Wildwood public meetings in 2025

Board of Adjustment

The Wildwood Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Dec. 18, 2025 to decide several zoning variance requests. Items include a sign‑height and lighting variance for Mint & Martini at 2490 Taylor Road, a yard‑setback and accessory‑building variance for 1128 Highway 109 Street, a firehouse‑to‑residence conversion at 18424 Wild Horse Creek Road, a sign‑height variance at 2646 Highway 109, and a solar‑panel color variance at 16436 Bayshore Cove Court.

• B.A. 22-25 – Mint & Martini Restaurant, 2490 Taylor Rd: request to allow three flat wall signs 36" high, internally lit, and band‑style letters, exceeding current sign regulations.
• B.A. 31-25 – Jerrod Eckman, 1128 Highway 109 St: request for a detached garage with a 12‑ft side yard setback (instead of 30 ft) and larger accessory building size than permitted.
• B.A. 36-25 – Tom Roberts, 18424 Wild Horse Creek Rd: request to convert an existing firehouse to a single‑family home with an accessory dwelling, reducing front yard setback to 20 ft (instead of 50 ft).
• B.A. 37-25 – Mark Gellman, 2646 Highway 109: request for one wall sign 41" high with non‑pinned lettering, exceeding sign‑height requirements.
• B.A. 38-25 – David and Anita Nash, 16436 Bayshore Cove Ct: request to install all‑black solar PV modules instead of the required silver‑framed type.

Planning and Parks Committee

The Planning and Parks Committee will approve the November 18 minutes and then vote on three planning items: the Stormwater Management Master Plan next steps, participation in the Sculpture on the Move program, and a report on recent development trends and a new fee for authorizations. Eight park items are also up for action, including ramp repairs at Community Park, sponsorship programs, the 2026 recreation schedule, trash receptacle installation in Cherry Hills, and updates on Village Green phases. Items not ready for action, such as utility vehicle use and lighting regulations, will be discussed for future meetings.

• Stormwater Management Master Plan – Next Steps (All wards)
• Sculpture on the Move – City participation in program (All wards)
• Recent Development Trends within Wildwood, including new fee for authorizations (All wards)
• Accessible Ramp Repairs – Playground structure at Community Park (Ward One)
• Trash Receptacle Installation at Enclaves of Cherry Hills (Ward Eight)

The Planning and Parks Committee approved the minutes from the November 18 meeting. It authorized a request for proposals (RFQ) to advance the Stormwater Management Master Plan in 2026. The committee also voted to stop participation in the Sculpture on the Move program and to move forward with several park and recreation actions, including ramp repairs, event scheduling, and fundraising. All motions passed by an 8‑to‑0 voice vote.

• Approved November 18 minutes (8-0 voice vote)
• Approved proceeding with RFQ process for Stormwater Management Master Plan (8-0 voice vote)
• Approved forgoing participation in Sculpture on the Move program and exploring alternatives (8-0 voice vote)
• Approved bringing forward ordinance for accessible ramp repairs at Community Park (8-0 voice vote)
• Approved scheduling Winter Scavenger Hunt and Cabin Fever Hikes (8-0 voice vote)
• Denied approval of Bombshell Construction change order (8-0 voice vote)
• Approved moving forward with fundraising activities for All‑Inclusive Playground (8-0 voice vote)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (8-0 voice vote)

Board of Public Safety

The Board of Public Safety will review the city's Emergency Operations Plan and a proposed policy for changeable message signs. The board will also consider the use of utility vehicles (UTV) and golf carts on public streets within the Town Center area.

• Consideration of golf carts and utility task vehicles (UTV) on public streets in Town Center
• Proposed policy on the use of Changeable Message Signs (CMS)
• Review of the Wildwood Emergency Operations Plan
• Deer Management Update

All-Inclusive Playground Fundraising Group

The All-Inclusive Playground Fundraising Group will meet to share fundraising updates and discuss ongoing fundraising efforts for the playground. The meeting includes a welcome by city team members and will set the next meeting date for January 14, 2026. No formal decisions are noted; the agenda is informational and discussion‑focused.

• Welcome by city team members
• Fundraising updates presentation
• Discussion of fundraising efforts
• Scheduling of next meeting on Jan 14, 2026
• Closing comments

Master Plan Citizen Oversight Group - 2026

The Wildwood Master Plan Citizen Oversight Group will review the Transportation Element and wrap up the Community Services Element. The group will discuss proposed changes to goals, objectives, and policies for the plan.

• Review of Transportation Element goals, objectives, and policies
• Wrap-up of Community Services Element
• Review of Open Space and Recreation goals, objectives, and policies
• Approval of November 19, 2025 minutes
• Public comment period via Zoom, in-person, or written submission

The group approved the minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting after a motion by Member Beattie and a second by Vice Chair Loyal. The meeting was then adjourned following a motion by Member Beattie and a second by Member Helfrey. No other substantive actions or approvals were recorded.

• Approved November 19, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing the 2026 municipal budget and capital improvement program. The body is also considering several infrastructure contracts, zoning changes for a residential development, and a temporary moratorium on demolition permits.

• FY 2026 Municipal Budget and Capital Improvement Program totaling $21,825,146
• 2026 Police Services cost sheet of $5,375,976.77
• Proposed rezoning of 8.05 acres at West Avenue and New College Avenue for 16 single-family dwellings
• Old State Road shared use path construction contract with T. Hill Construction, Inc. for $204,495
• Proposed temporary moratorium on demolition permits during a historic property survey

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss various administrative reports, roadway projects, and park frameworks. The body will take action on the 2026 city calendar, council rules of procedure, and a basin retrofit study.

• Basin Retrofit Study by Todd Wagner, P.E.
• Approval of the 2026 City Calendar
• Proposed amendment to City Council Rules of Procedure
• Supplemental Trail License Agreement with MoDOT
• Review of deer population density analysis using thermal drone technology

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review updates to the Historic Preservation Plan, the Essen Log Cabin, and the Route 66 Revitalization Initiative. It will also debrief the Memorial Tribute Program brick dedications. Finally, the commission will consider a variance request to enlarge a garage at 1128 Highway 109 Street and discuss a citywide moratorium on demolition of historic elements.

• Historic Preservation Plan – Second Draft Review
• Essen Log Cabin Update
• Historic Route 66 Revitalization Initiative Updates
• Memorial Tribute Program Brick Dedications – Debrief
• Variance request for larger garage at 1128 Highway 109 Street

The Historic Preservation Commission’s recommendation for a citywide demolition moratorium was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission, with City Council set to take its first reading on Dec. 8. The commission also unanimously approved the two‑sided design for the Route 66 historic marker. Minutes from the Oct. 30 meeting were approved by general consent, and a nomination committee for 2026 officer elections was appointed.

• Approved the commission’s recommendation for a citywide moratorium on demolition of historic elements (Planning and Zoning Commission approval)
• Unanimous voice vote to approve the two‑sided design for the Route 66 historic marker
• Approved the Oct. 30, 2025 Historic Preservation Commission minutes by general consent
• Appointed Secretary Hensic, Commissioner Larson, and Youth Commissioner Raghuraman to the 2026 nomination committee
• Motion to adopt the Route 66 marker design carried via unanimous voice vote

Development and Zoning Review Committee

The Development and Zoning Review Committee will review a design concept for the Meridian subdivision, a proposed 10.5‑acre residential project on the north side of Manchester Road, west of State Route 109. The proposal includes 74 attached single‑family homes arranged in clusters of nine and ten units, along with stormwater facilities, public right‑of‑way improvements, and required public spaces. The committee will hear an overview from the Planning Department, a presentation from the applicant, and comments from committee members. No public comments will be taken due to the Zoom‑only format.

• Design concept discussion for Meridian subdivision (10.5‑acre) on Manchester Road (addresses 17115, 17119, 17127, 17135)
• Proposed 74 attached single‑family dwellings in clusters of nine and ten units
• Inclusion of stormwater management facilities and public right‑of‑way improvements
• Required public spaces as part of the development
• Meeting conducted via Zoom webinar; public audience comments not permitted

Administration / Public Works Committee

The Administration/Public Works Committee will review and act on several action items, including a proposal to retrofit five existing stormwater detention basins and study new basin locations for the Caulks Creek watershed. Other items include a legislative consulting agreement with Olympus Capitol Strategies for 2026, a proposed amendment to the municipal code’s motion reconsideration rule, and a supplemental MoDOT trail license for the Route 109 crossing near Woods Avenue. The meeting also includes informational updates on deer management, capital projects, and a stormwater grant program.

• Legislative Consultant Agreement with Olympus Capitol Strategies, LLC for 2026
• Proposed amendment to Section 110.210(A)(11) of the Municipal Code to replace “majority” with “prevailing side”
• Preliminary evaluation of all city boards, commissions, committees, and advisory bodies
• Consideration of stormwater basin retrofit projects for the Caulks Creek watershed
• Supplemental MoDOT trail license agreement extending the trail crossing Route 109 near Woods Avenue

The Administration and Public Works Committee approved several actions, including moving the legislative consultant agreement with Olympus Capital Strategies to the full Council, forwarding an updated City Council reconsideration procedure, and formally requesting a special election for the vacant state House seat. It also approved the stormwater basin projects for Caulk’s Creek Watershed, a supplemental trail license extension, the start of a federal funding application for Bridge 3-107, and the contractor recommendation for Manchester Road pedestrian crosswalk repairs.

• Approved moving the legislative consultant agreement with Olympus Capital Strategies to the full Council (voice vote)
• Approved forwarding the updated City Council reconsideration procedure (voice vote)
• Approved directing staff to compile a list of procedural mismatches with Robert's Rules (voice vote)
• Approved formal request to the Governor for a special election for the vacant state House seat (voice vote)
• Approved the proposed stormwater basin projects for Caulk’s Creek Watershed (voice vote)
• Approved the MoDOT supplemental trail license agreement extension near Woods Avenue (voice vote)
• Approved starting the federal funding application for replacement of Bridge 3-107 on Wild Horse Creek Road (voice vote)
• Approved the recommendation to repair Manchester Road pedestrian crosswalk beacons while continuing to seek other options (voice vote)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Wildwood Planning and Zoning Commission will consider three public‑hearing applications: a Conditional Use Permit for a sales room on a 5‑acre farm at 18944 St. Albans Road, and two waivers that would allow individual household wastewater treatment systems for large‑lot subdivisions on Christy Avenue and St. Albans Road. The commission will also act on a zoning‑district change for a 0.4‑acre site at 16828 Manchester Road and consider a recommendation for a temporary moratorium on historic‑asset demolitions while the city’s Historic Preservation Plan is finalized.

• Conditional Use Permit request for a sales room on a 5‑acre property at 18944 St. Albans Road (FPNU Floodplain Non‑Urban Residence and NU Non‑Urban Residence districts).
• Waiver request from Whalen Custom Homes for wastewater treatment on a 51‑acre subdivision (2725‑2799 Christy Avenue) in the NU Non‑Urban Residence district.
• Waiver request from Lombardo Homes for wastewater treatment on a 55‑acre subdivision (18604 & 18700 St. Albans Road) in FPNU Floodplain Non‑Urban Residence and NU Non‑Urban Residence districts.
• Zoning district change for 0.4‑acre property at 16828 Manchester Road from C‑8 Planned Commercial to Amended C‑8, allowing a single‑family dwelling.
• Recommendation for a moratorium on demolition of historic assets while the Historic Preservation Plan is completed.

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting by voice vote (8‑0). It voted to direct the Department of Planning to prepare a favorable recommendation in a draft Letter of Recommendation for the Conditional Use Permit request P.Z. 14‑25, to be considered at the January 2026 meeting (8‑0). The commission also closed the public hearings on the CUP request and two wastewater‑waiver requests, each by voice vote (8‑0).

• Approved minutes from Nov 3, 2025 meeting (8-0)
• Directed Department of Planning to prepare favorable recommendation for P.Z. 14-25 CUP (8-0)
• Closed public hearing on P.Z. 14-25 CUP (8-0)
• Closed public hearing on Whalen Custom Homes wastewater waiver (8-0)
• Closed public hearing on Lombardo Homes wastewater waiver (8-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Site Plan Subcommittee will review the Site Development Plan for P.Z. 28-21 Ashleigh Grove, a five‑acre parcel on the east side of West Avenue south of Manchester Road. Staff will present the plan and related studies, the petitioner will respond, and subcommittee members may comment. The group will seek consensus on a recommendation to take to the full Planning and Zoning Commission.

• Review of Site Development Plan (SDP) for P.Z. 28-21 Ashleigh Grove (12 single‑family units)
• Presentation of geotechnical study
• Phase I environmental site assessment review
• Utility and agency comments on the project
• Public comment period on the proposed development

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will conduct a site visit to examine variance requests for a garage replacement at 1128 Highway 109 Street. The petitioner seeks a larger accessory building (3.6% lot coverage vs 1.5%) and a 12‑foot side yard setback instead of the 30‑foot standard. The property, built circa 1918, is listed in the city’s Historic Building Inventory, so the commission will assess potential impacts on historic character. A decision on the request is scheduled for the commission’s December 4, 2025 meeting.

• Site visit to review variance requests for 1128 Highway 109 Street (garage replacement)
• Requested increase to 3.6% lot coverage from the permitted 1.5%
• Requested side yard setback of 12 ft instead of the standard 30 ft
• Property built circa 1918 and included in the Historic Building Inventory
• Commission will act on the variance request at the December 4, 2025 meeting

Board of Adjustment

The Wildwood Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider several zoning variance requests, including a postponed sign variance for Mint & Martini at 2490 Taylor Road. Other items include yard‑setback exceptions for properties on Shepard Road, Lewis Spring Farms Road, Spyglass Hill Drive, and Dartmouth Bend Drive. The board will also vote to approve the minutes from its October 16, 2025 meeting.

• Postponed sign variance for Mint & Martini, 2490 Taylor Rd – three flat signs exceed height, lighting and mounting requirements.
• Yard‑setback variance for 1660 Shepard Rd – allows a 1‑story, 306‑sq‑ft garage with a 16.5‑ft side yard setback.
• Retaining‑wall and patio variance for 16932 Lewis Spring Farms Rd – permits a 19‑ft retaining wall and 20‑ft side yard setback.
• Deck and pool setback variance for 220 Spyglass Hill Dr – permits a front yard setback of 15 ft instead of 25 ft.
• Pool‑cabana variance for 2311 Dartmouth Bend Dr – permits side yard setback of 6 ft (vs 10 ft) and rear yard setback of 7 ft (vs 30 ft).

Master Plan Citizen Oversight Group - 2026

The Wildwood Citizen Oversight Group will review and discuss revised goals, objectives, and policies for the Community Services Element of the 2026 Master Plan. The meeting also includes a review of revised policies for the Planning Element, a review of the Transportation Element, and approval of minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting.

• Approval of minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting
• Review #2 – Overview of revised policies for the Planning Element
• Review #3 – Presentation and discussion of proposed changes to Community Services Element objectives and policies
• Review #4 – Presentation of goals, objectives, and policies for the Transportation Element
• Public comment period via Zoom, in‑person, or written submission

The Citizen Oversight Group approved the minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting by voice vote. A motion was passed to begin preparation of an Emergency Operations Plan. The group also approved revised objectives and policies for the Community Services Element, again by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved October 2, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved preparation of an Emergency Operations Plan (voice vote)
• Approved revised objectives and policies for the Community Services Element (voice vote)
• Adjourned the meeting (voice vote)

Planning and Parks Committee

The Wildwood Planning and Parks Committee will consider thirteen items ready for action, including four planning matters and eight parks matters. Members will vote on a framework to prioritize parks projects and review event lifecycles. Additional topics include a basin retrofit study, a review of advisory bodies, rules for utility vehicles and golf carts in the Town Center area, and a report on recent development trends and a new fee for authorizations.

• Basin Retrofit Study – Todd Wagner, P.E. (all wards)
• Strategic review and modernization of advisory bodies reporting to the committee (all wards)
• Utility vehicles (UTV) and golf carts on public streets – Town Center area (wards 1,4,5,6,7,8)
• Recent development trends report, including new fee for authorizations (all wards)
• Adoption of parks project prioritization and event lifecycle review framework (all wards)

The Planning and Parks Committee recommended staff move forward with four priority stormwater retrofit projects, passing 8‑0. It directed the department to evaluate committee meeting workload and report by Dec 3, also passing 8‑0. The committee adopted a scoring matrix for parks project prioritization (7‑1) and delayed discussion of agenda items #2‑8 until the December meeting (8‑0). Finally, it approved a five‑year moratorium on new park purchases and projects (7‑1).

• Recommended staff proceed with four priority stormwater retrofit projects (8-0)
• Directed department to evaluate committee meeting workload and report by Dec 3 (8-0)
• Approved use of scoring matrix for Parks Project prioritization (7-1)
• Delayed discussion on Parks agenda items #2-8 until December meeting (8-0)
• Approved a five-year moratorium on new park purchases and projects (7-1)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (voice vote)

Economic Development Committee

The Wildwood Economic Development Committee will approve minutes from its October 20, 2025 meeting, hear public comments, and receive updates on recent business changes. It will review the October 2025 Business Forum report and the schedule for the 2026 Business Forum. The committee will act on a proposal to pre‑zone specific sites to clarify expectations for quick‑service restaurant (QSR) development.

• Approval of minutes – October 20, 2025 EDC meeting
• Public comment period
• Update on business changes and other business news (information)
• Review of October 2025 Business Forum report (information)
• Proposal to pre‑zone targeted sites for QSR development (ready for action)

The Economic Development Committee approved the October 20, 2025 meeting minutes. It directed staff to begin a formal review and public‑engagement process to pre‑zone selected properties for quick‑service restaurant development. The committee also approved the proposed 2026 Business Forum schedule and cancelled the December 15, 2025 meeting.

• Approved October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Directed staff to initiate pre‑zoning review and public engagement for QSR sites (voice vote)
• Approved 2026 Business Forum schedule and endorsed name‑tag and networking changes (voice vote)
• Cancelled the December 15, 2025 meeting (voice vote)
• Adjourned the meeting (voice vote)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will conduct a preliminary review of plans for one designer series home option within the Reserve at 17225 Manchester Road, part of a new 115‑lot subdivision in the Town Center (Ward One). The board will also approve the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting and allow public comment. Additional agenda items include old business and scheduling the next meeting for December 11, 2025, if needed.

• Preliminary review of plans for one designer series home at 17225 Manchester Road (Reserve at Wildwood)
• Approval of minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting
• Public comment period
• Old business (unspecified)
• Next meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 11, 2025, if needed

The Architectural Review Board approved the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting by voice vote. The board also approved the Designer Series model for The Reserve at Wildwood subdivision after a presentation by McKelvey Homes, with the motion passing by voice vote. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved October 9, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved The Reserve at Wildwood Designer Series model (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

All-Inclusive Playground Fundraising Group

The All-Inclusive Playground Fundraising Group will meet to provide and discuss updates regarding fundraising efforts. This is an informal group organized to aid in raising funds for the playground.

• Fundraising updates
• Discussion of fundraising efforts

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026 municipal budget and then vote on the adoption of the budget and capital improvement program. It will also consider revisions to sign regulations, allowances for drive‑through facilities, and a series of ordinances covering contracts, public‑works projects, and public safety services. Decisions include a $81,000 playground contract, a $204,495 road‑shared‑use path contract, a $224,783 deer‑culling agreement, and a $5,375,976.77 increase to police service costs.

• Adopt 2026 municipal budget and capital improvement program – $21,825,146 total impact (Bill #3021)
• Authorize $81,000 contract with Ideal Landscape Group for Village Green Phase Two playground (Bill #3014)
• Authorize $204,495 contract with T. Hill Construction for Old State Road Shared Use Path (Bill #3016)
• Authorize $224,783 deer‑culling agreement with White Buffalo, Inc. (Bill #3019)
• Approve 2026 police services cost sheet – $5,375,976.77 increase (Bill #3020)

The council received and filed the Planning and Zoning Commission's five‑year capital improvement report. Bill #3012, a lot‑split ordinance for 815 Strecker Road, was approved by roll‑call vote. Bill #3019, authorizing a deer‑population reduction contract, failed to achieve the required super‑majority on its second reading. Several public‑hearing sessions on the 2026 budget, sign regulations, and drive‑through allowances were closed by voice vote.

• Received and filed Planning and Zoning Commission report (voice vote passed)
• Approved Bill #3012 – lot split plat for 815 Strecker Road (Ayes: Farmer, Dodwell, Trottier, Mabry, Wroblewski, Preston, Marshall, McCutchen, Rambaud, Bachert, Vanek, Albers, Gillani; Nays: Ottenberg, Kranz)
• Bill #3019 – deer‑population reduction contract failed second reading (Ayes: Farmer, Dodwell, Mabry, Preston, Marshall, McCutchen, Rambaud, Albers, Gillani; Nays: Ottenberg, Trottier, Wroblewski, Bachert, Kranz, Vanek)
• Closed public hearing on Proposed 2026 Municipal Budget (voice vote passed)
• Closed public hearing on Sign Regulations review (voice vote passed)
• Closed public hearing on drive‑through allowances in Workplace District (voice vote passed)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote passed)

City Council

The Council will hear the Planning and Zoning Commission’s preliminary consideration of the city’s five‑year Capital Improvement Plan, as required by Chapter 89 of the Missouri Revised Statutes. The plan’s direct budgetary impact is outlined, with funding expected from sales tax and grants, and it must align with the City’s Master Plan. Additional agenda items include informational reports, conditional‑use permit requests, and proposed ordinances.

• Preliminary consideration of the 5‑year Capital Improvement Plan (Funding: sales tax and grants)
• Conditional Use Permit request for a horse boarding and training facility at 850 Babler Park Drive (18‑acre site)
• Renewal of a telecommunications tower Conditional Use Permit at 16497 Clayton Road
• Proposed parking restrictions on Westglen Farms Drive
• City‑contractor agreement for Old State Road Shared Use Path construction

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Wildwood Planning and Zoning Commission will consider two public hearings regarding zoning changes for the Luxury Villas at Latitude N38 project and a recommendation for an eight-month moratorium on demolishing historic elements. The commission will also review letters of recommendation for the West Mill development and a Fields at Clouds End horse boarding facility.

• Public Hearing: P.Z. 10-25 Luxury Villas at Latitude N38 (zoning change to R-6A)
• Public Hearing: P.Z. 11-25 Luxury Villas at Latitude N38 (PRD for 44 attached homes)
• Public Hearing: P.Z. 13-25 Moratorium on demolition of historic elements
• Letter of Recommendation: P.Z. 7-25 West Mill (zoning changes to R-4)
• Letter of Recommendation: P.Z. 9-25 Fields at Clouds End (horse boarding facility CUP)

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the October 6 minutes by a 9‑0 voice vote. It then closed the public hearing on the Luxury Villas zoning request with a 9‑0 voice vote, taking no action on that proposal. Finally, the commission voted 8‑1 to authorize the Department of Planning to prepare a resolution establishing a temporary moratorium on permits for demolition of historic elements.

• Approved October 6 minutes (9-0)
• Closed public hearing on Luxury Villas zoning request (9-0)
• Authorized Department of Planning to draft historic demolition moratorium resolution (8-1)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Wildwood Historic Preservation Commission will approve the minutes from its September 25 meeting and review several updates, including the Historic Preservation Plan, a draft nomination for the Mount Pleasant Church and Cemetery, and the Route 66 revitalization initiative. It will also discuss a proposed citywide moratorium on new demolition applications for historic elements, with a public hearing scheduled for the November 3 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.

• Approve minutes from the September 25, 2025 HPC meeting
• Historic Preservation Plan update (all wards)
• Draft nomination for Mount Pleasant Church and Cemetery to the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom
• Route 66 revitalization initiative updates: planning for the 100th anniversary in 2026 and a historic marker
• Consideration of a citywide moratorium on demolition of historic assets; public hearing set for November 3, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting

The commission approved the minutes from the September 25, 2025 meeting by general consent. It unanimously approved a motion to promote the Old Pond School video on the city website and social media. It also unanimously approved a motion for the Planning Department to develop a new Route 66 historic marker design using Draft 2 and bring cost estimates to the next meeting.

• Approved September 25, 2025 meeting minutes (general consent)
• Approved promotion of Old Pond School video on city website and social media (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved motion to explore new Route 66 historic marker design using Draft 2, with cost estimate at next meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Wildwood Celebration Commission

The Wildwood Celebration Commission will approve minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting, hear public comments, and review final thoughts on the 2025 Celebrate Wildwood event. It will discuss the 2026 Celebrate Wildwood event, including the proposed budget for that event. The agenda also includes a logo development contest, sponsorship goals for 2026, and pre‑activity planning. The next meeting is scheduled for January 7, 2026, subject to change.

• Approval of minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of the 2026 Celebrate Wildwood event
• Proposed budget amount for the 2026 event (see PDF)
• Logo development contest (see PDF)
• Sponsorship goals for 2026 (see PDF)

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting. It also approved moving forward with a regional logo contest for the 2026 Celebrate Wildwood celebration. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved October 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved creation of a regional logo contest for the 2026 Celebrate Wildwood event (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Master Plan Citizen Oversight Group - 2026

The Master Plan 2026 Citizen Oversight Group will hold a second discussion on the objectives and policies of the Community Services Element. The group will also review revised policies for the Planning Element and goals for the Transportation Element.

• Review of revised policies for the Planning Element
• Discussion of proposed changes to Community Services Element objectives and policies
• Review of goals for the Transportation Element

City Council

The City Council will review preliminary materials and provide input for the Fiscal Year 2026 Municipal Budget. This work session covers projected revenues and expenditures across multiple city funds. Feedback will be used for a public hearing scheduled for November 10, 2025.

• Review of FY2026 Municipal Budget with a total impact across all funds of -$436,805
• Review of 2026 Police Services Cost Sheet from St. Louis County Police Department
• Review of 2026 Capital Improvement Plan and 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan
• Budgetary review of Town Center Sewer Fund (-$350,700) and Deer Management Fund (-$217,300)
• Review of Road and Bridge Fund (+$95,500)

The council adopted several budget‑related motions, including a 2.8% cost‑of‑living adjustment with merit increases up to 4.3% and keeping the $31,000 legislative‑consultant allocation. It approved the Music on Main series to be capped at $65,000 and to eliminate free food and drinks. Additional actions approved a roundabout scoring, a drone‑based deer count after the 2026 cull, and the overall Planning and Parks budget as presented.

• Set COLA at 2.8% with merit increase up to 4.3% (voice vote passed)
• Limit Music on Main series to $65,000 and eliminate free food/drinks (voice vote passed)
• Retain $31,000 budget for legislative consultant (voice vote passed)
• Approve Planning and Parks Adjustments budget as presented, except items voted separately (voice vote passed)
• Score roundabout at Old State and Ridge Road for unfunded needs list (voice vote passed)
• Approve drone‑based deer count after 2026 cull (voice vote passed)
• Adjourn work session (voice vote passed)

Planning and Parks Committee

The Planning and Parks Committee will approve minutes from its September 16 meeting and then decide on the department’s operating and capital budgets for FY 2026. It will also review a veteran’s memorial wall proposal for City Hall, regulations for utility vehicles and golf carts on Town Center streets, and a new fee for development authorizations. Additional park items include updates on Village Green Phase One and Phase Two fundraising, and a review of recreation programming and facility maintenance costs.

• FY 2026 operating and capital budgets for Planning and Parks (all wards)
• Veteran’s Memorial Wall – City Hall site
• Utility vehicles (UTV) and golf carts regulation on Town Center public streets
• New fee for development authorizations as outlined in recent development trends
• Village Green – Phase One update (Ward Eight) and Phase Two fundraising efforts

The Planning and Parks Committee approved a motion to withdraw $350,000 from city reserve funds and create a third budget option to balance the FY 2026 budget. The committee also set a strategic budget review meeting for early 2026, postponed the 2026 recreation schedule discussion, and approved a Village Green opening ceremony for early spring 2026. Work on the Veteran's Memorial Wall was paused until the 2026 budget is finalized.

• Approve $350,000 reserve fund withdrawal and third budget option – approved (8-0)
• Set early‑2026 meeting for strategic budget review and reserve allocation – approved (8-0)
• Postpone City Recreation Schedule discussion until November meeting – approved (8-0)
• Approve Village Green opening ceremony for early spring 2026 – approved (8-0)
• Pause work on Veteran's Memorial Wall until 2026 budget review – approved (7-0)
• Approve minutes from September 16, 2025 meeting – approved (5-0)
• Adjourn meeting – approved (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will consider several informational updates and two items ready for action. The committee will discuss a recent meeting with Zaxby’s and seek guidance on promoting undeveloped properties for quick‑service restaurant development. It will also review the proposed 2026 Economic Development expenditure budget. Additional updates include the Main Street Extension project, the city’s window decal program, sign regulation review, and business news.

• Review of recent meeting with Zaxby’s and request for guidance on promoting undeveloped properties for quick‑service restaurant development
• Review of 2026 Economic Development expenditure budget
• Status of Main Street Extension Project
• Status of Wildwood Window Decal Program
• Update on the Planning and Zoning Commission’s review of the city’s sign regulations

The Economic Development Committee approved the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes. It passed a motion to pre‑zone all properties in the proposed Workplace/SR100/109 district for drive‑through restaurants. The committee also approved the 2026 Economic Development expense budget and agreed to review the Communications Director/Assistant City Administrator job description. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved August 19, 2025 minutes (voice vote affirmative)
• Pre‑zoned Workplace/SR100/109 district for drive‑through restaurants (voice vote affirmative)
• Approved 2026 Economic Development expense budget and job description review (voice vote affirmative)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote affirmative)

Board of Public Safety

The Board will approve minutes from the June 19 and August 7 meetings and hear public comments. It will receive updates on MoDOT and city projects and on Lafayette and Green Pines school traffic circulation. The board will review the 2026 police expense budget, the 2026 deer management plan, and consider proposed parking restrictions on Westglen Farms Drive at Green Pines Elementary.

• Review of 2026 Police Expense Budget
• Review of 2026 Deer Management Plan
• Proposed Parking Restrictions on Westglen Farms Drive at Green Pines Elementary
• Update on MoDOT/City Projects
• Update on Lafayette and Green Pines School Traffic Circulation (School Zone Signage Review)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on October 16, 2025 to consider variance requests to the city’s zoning ordinance. Petitioners are seeking exceptions to minimum yard setbacks, sign regulations, and temporary structure rules for properties throughout Wildwood. The board will also approve the minutes from its September 18, 2025 meeting.

• Sheri Edwards – 2311 Dartmouth Bend Drive – request to reduce side yard setback to 6 ft (from 10 ft) and rear yard setback to 7 ft (from 30 ft) for an inground pool and deck.
• Mint & Martini Restaurant – 2490 Taylor Road – request to install three permanent flat signs that exceed the required 24‑in lettering height, use internal lighting, and lack the required 1‑in separation between letters and building.
• Associates Et al Slavik – 17225 Manchester Road – request for a temporary construction trailer and wrap sign on the property, which conflicts with temporary sign and miscellaneous regulations.
• The Desco Group – 16580 Manchester Road (16560 Manchester Road) – request to install a wall‑mounted sign 32 in high and 36 sq ft in size, internally lit, exceeding the 24‑in and 30 sq ft limits.
• Wabash, Frisco & Pacific Association – 101 and 155 Grand Avenue – request to build a 1,008‑sq‑ft storage building with a 5‑ft rear yard setback in a floodplain, expanding a non‑conforming use.

Administration / Public Works Committee

The Administration/Public Works Committee will consider several proposed 2026 budgets and maintenance contracts. The body will also review bidding and engineering services for the Old State Road Shared Use Path Project.

• Proposed 2026 budgets for Administration, City Clerk, Court, and Public Works
• 2026 Road and Bridge Fund and 5-Year Capital Improvement Program
• Contractor bids for 2026 parks and rights-of-way maintenance work
• Consultant Services Agreement with Cochran, Inc. for the Old State Road Shared Use Path Project
• White Buffalo proposal for 2025/2026 deer management operations

The Administration and Public Works Committee approved the September 2, 2025 minutes and moved several 2026 budget items forward, including administration expenditures, the Public Works operating budget, the Road and Bridge Fund, and the Capital Improvement Fund. It also approved the White Buffalo deer‑management plan and contractor agreements for parks maintenance, the Old State Road Shared Use Path, and related engineering services. All motions passed by voice vote.

• Approved September 2, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved moving administration expenditures (City Clerk, Council, Court) forward as part of the full budget (voice vote)
• Approved proceeding with White Buffalo deer‑management plan at 30‑35 deer per sq mile (voice vote)
• Approved moving 2026 Public Works Operating Budget to work session with weather contingency caveat (voice vote)
• Approved moving Road and Bridge Fund forward to full council after adding Turnberry Place work (voice vote)
• Approved moving Capital Improvement Fund forward to full council with unfunded needs list (voice vote)
• Approved contractor agreements for 2026 parks and rights‑of‑way maintenance work (voice vote)
• Approved contractor agreement with T. Hill Construction for Old State Road Shared Use Path and consultant services with Cochran, Inc. (voice vote)

City Council

The Wildwood City Council will consider several ordinances, including a contract with Omni Tree Service to plant new trees ($88,000) and a supplemental agreement for the Green Pines Park Connector Trail. A mid‑year budget amendment will reduce the total ending fund balance by $115,917, and a resolution will commit up to $180,000 for improvements on an 80‑plus‑acre tract that will become a new trailhead to the Meramec River Valley. Additional items include a lot split plat for 815 Strekker Road, a boundary adjustment on Manchester Road, an $81,000 playground design contract for Village Green Phase Two, and a utility easement for Union Electric.

• Ordinance authorizing $88,000 contract with Omni Tree Service for tree planting in public rights‑of‑way
• Ordinance authorizing $81,000 contract with Ideal Landscape Group for Village Green Phase Two playground design
• Resolution committing up to $180,000 for improvements on an 80+‑acre tract near Rock Hollow Trail and Meramec River Valley
• Mid‑year budget amendment decreasing total ending fund balance by $115,917
• Lot split plat approving division of a 5.86‑acre tract at 815 Strekker Road into two lots

The council voted to approve a $95,000 operating‑revenue budget for the 2026 Celebrate Wildwood event. A motion was also passed to forward a stay on demolition of historic assets to the Planning and Zoning Commission and to adopt Ordinances #3007 and #3008 concerning a tree‑planting contract and a trail‑schedule amendment. Additionally, the council postponed Bill #3010, and gave first‑reading approvals to several development‑related bills.

• Approved $95,000 budget for 2026 Celebrate Wildwood Event (voice vote)
• Forwarded stay on demolition of historic assets to Planning and Zoning Commission (voice vote)
• Approved Ordinance #3007 authorizing $88,000 tree‑planting contract (voice vote, all ayes)
• Approved Ordinance #3008 amending Green Pines Park Connector Trail schedule (voice vote, all ayes)
• Postponed second reading of Bill #3010 to the November council meeting (voice vote)
• First reading of Bill #3012 (lot split plat) passed by roll‑call vote
• First reading of Bill #3014 (Village Green Phase II design contract, $81,000) passed by voice vote

City Council

The City Council will discuss a potential stay on the demolition of historic assets while the Historic Preservation Plan is finalized. The body will also review updates on stormwater management, roadway projects, and park facility designs.

• Consideration of a stay on all demolition of historic assets
• Review of the 2026 proposed annual budget for The Crossings Community Improvement District
• Request to renew Conditional Use Permit P.Z. 3-18 for a lake at 1237 Pond Road
• Request to install an outdoor game court at 18027 Shepard Ridge Road
• Presentation of the Stormwater Management Master Plan by HR Green

The council adopted a $95,000 budget for the 2026 Celebrate Wildwood Event and forwarded a stay on demolition of historic assets to the Planning and Zoning Commission. It also passed Ordinance #3007 for a tree‑planting contract and Ordinance #3008 for a supplemental agreement on the Green Pines Park Connector Trail. Additional actions included postponing a budget revision bill and advancing several development ordinances.

• Approved $95,000 budget for the 2026 Celebrate Wildwood Event (voice vote affirmative)
• Forwarded stay on demolition of historic assets to the Planning and Zoning Commission (voice vote affirmative)
• Passed Ordinance #3007 authorizing tree‑planting contract ($88,000) – all council members voted aye
• Passed Ordinance #3008 authorizing supplemental agreement for the Green Pines Park Connector Trail – all council members voted aye
• Postponed second reading of Bill #3010 (budget revision) to the November meeting (voice vote affirmative)
• Approved first reading of Bill #3012 (lot split plat for 815 Strekker Road) – ayes: Farmer, Dodwell, Trottier, Wroblewski, Preston, Marshall, McCutchen, Rambaud, Albers, Gillani; nays: Nyhan, Ottenberg, Mabry, Bachert, Kranz, Vanek
• Approved first readings of Bills #3013, #3014, and #3015 (voice votes affirmative)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will conduct an initial review of plans for two proposed single‑family dwellings at 2601 and 2603 East Avenue in the City’s Town Center. It will also preliminarily review a Liberty Series home option at 17225 Manchester Road within the new Reserve subdivision. Additionally, the board will consider a request for a variance to approve a new sign for Salthouse Smiles Pediatric Dentistry at 16560 Manchester Road.

• Blu Onx Development – initial review of plans for two single‑family homes at 2601 & 2603 East Avenue (Ward Eight)
• The Reserve at Wildwood – preliminary review of one Liberty Series home option at 17225 Manchester Road (Ward One)
• Corbin Salthouse, Salthouse Smiles Pediatric Dentistry – initial review of a new sign at 16560 Manchester Road requiring a variance from the Board of Adjustment

All-Inclusive Playground Fundraising Group

The All-Inclusive Playground Fundraising Group will meet to share updates on fundraising and discuss future efforts for the playground. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational and collaborative. The next meeting is set for November 12, 2025.

• Welcome and introductions by city team members
• Presentation of recent fundraising updates
• Open discussion of fundraising strategies and efforts
• Scheduling of the next meeting for November 12, 2025
• Closing comments

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to change the zoning of 16828 Manchester Road from C‑8 Planned Commercial to an amended C‑8 district, allowing a single‑family dwelling and professional offices. The commission will also consider a letter of recommendation reviewing possible drive‑through allowances in the Workplace District, and a review of proposed changes to the City’s sign regulations. Additional items include several rezoning and development requests for West Mill parcels, a conditional use permit renewal for a water‑feature lake, and a site development plan for an outdoor game court at 18027 Shepard Ridge Road.

• Public hearing: P.Z. 2-03 amendment for 16828 Manchester Road – change to Amended C‑8 Planned Commercial (single‑family dwelling and professional offices).
• Letter of recommendation: review potential drive‑through facilities in the Workplace District (P.Z. 8-25).
• Sign regulation review: possible modifications to electronic message boards, escrow deposits, size calculations, lighting, etc. (P.Z. 3-25).
• Information reports: multiple rezoning requests for West Mill properties (P.Z. 7-25, 7A-25, 7B-25) and a conditional use permit for a horse‑boarding facility (P.Z. 9-25).
• Site development plan: outdoor game court at 18027 Shepard Ridge Road (P.Z. 5-25).

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted 9‑0 to approve a draft Letter of Recommendation expanding drive‑through allowances in the Workplace District of the Town Center area. The commission also voted 9‑0 to approve a draft Letter of Recommendation modifying the city’s Sign Regulations. Earlier, the commission approved the September 2 minutes by a 7‑0 vote with one abstention, and closed the public hearing on a zoning amendment request by voice vote 9‑0.

• Approved draft Letter of Recommendation for drive‑through facilities (9-0, Commissioner Kohn absent)
• Approved draft Letter of Recommendation for changes to Sign Regulations (9-0, Commissioner Kohn absent)
• Approved minutes of September 2, 2025 meeting (7-0, 1 abstention by Commissioner Deppeler)
• Closed public hearing on P.Z. 2-03 amendment request (9-0 voice vote)

Master Plan Citizen Oversight Group - 2026

The Wildwood Citizen Oversight Group will approve the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting. The group will review the planning element (Review #2), presenting revised objectives and proposed policy changes for discussion and consensus. It will also review the community services element goals (Review #3). Public comment will be accepted in person, via Zoom, or in writing.

• Approval of minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting
• Review #2 – Overview of revised objectives for the planning element
• Review #2 – Presentation and discussion of proposed changes to planning policies
• Review #3 – Review of community services element goals
• Public comment via Zoom, in‑person, or written submission

The Citizen Oversight Group approved the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting. The group authorized the Planning Department to investigate strengthening historic‑asset policies, approved a sound‑mitigation policy, and accepted the revised policies with additions. Policy #10 was eliminated by an 8‑4 vote with one abstention, and the first three goals of the Community Services Element were approved with adjustments.

• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Authorized investigation of historic‑asset policy strengthening (voice vote)
• Eliminated Policy #10 (8-4 vote, 1 abstention)
• Approved Department‑prepared sound mitigation policy (voice vote)
• Accepted revised policies with additions/changes (voice vote)
• Approved first three Community Services goals with adjustments (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (no objections)

Wildwood Celebration Commission

The Wildwood Celebration Commission will review the minutes from its September 3, 2025 meeting. It will discuss the 2025 Celebrate Wildwood 30th‑anniversary event, including the coloring contest results and the event’s expenditures. The commission will consider a proposed budget for the 2026 Celebrate Wildwood event and make a recommendation. The meeting will set the next meeting date for October 29, 2025.

• Approve minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting
• Review the 2025 Celebrate Wildwood 30th‑anniversary event and coloring contest results
• Present and discuss expenditures for the 2025 Celebrate Wildwood event
• Discuss the proposed budget for the 2026 Celebrate Wildwood event with recommendation
• Set the next meeting date for October 29, 2025

The commission unanimously approved the 2026 Celebrate Wildwood budget of $95,000. It also approved raising the sponsorship goal by $5,000, increasing it to $35,000. The September 3, 2025 meeting minutes were approved, and the meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved September 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved additional $5,000 sponsorship goal, raising target to $35,000 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved 2026 Celebrate Wildwood budget of $95,000 (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The Wildwood City Council will consider Resolution 2025‑23, which authorizes the City Administrator to execute and submit the subdivision participation and release forms for the Purdue Direct Settlement and the combined settlement for secondary manufacturers in the national prescription opioid litigation (MDL No. 2804). The resolution has no direct budgetary impact. The meeting also includes routine items such as the mayor’s announcements, public participation, and standard procedural matters.

• Resolution 2025‑23: authorize execution and submission of subdivision participation and release forms for Purdue Direct Settlement and secondary manufacturers’ settlements (MDL No. 2804)

The council adopted Resolution 2025-23, authorizing the City Administrator to execute and submit the subdivision participation and release forms for the Purdue Direct Settlement and the Secondary Manufacturers’ Settlements related to the national prescription opiate litigation. The resolution was approved by voice vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Resolution 2025-23 authorizing settlement form submissions (voice vote)
• Adjourned special meeting (voice vote)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Wildwood Historic Preservation Commission will consider updates on several historic projects, including the Essen Log Cabin, the city’s Historic Preservation Plan, and the Route 66 Revitalization Initiative that prepares for the highway’s 100th anniversary in 2026 and a new historic marker. It will also review the preservation of the J.P. Connell House and report on the 2025 work program. Items not ready for action include the African American History Project, the Route 66 grant program, the age‑threshold discussion for historic qualification, and the National Underground Railroad nominations.

• Essen Log Cabin Update
• Historic Preservation Plan Update
• Historic Route 66 Revitalization Initiative Updates (100th‑year anniversary planning and historic marker)
• 2025 Work Program Update
• J.P. Connell House preservation

The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved the Department's plan to explore alternative representations for future historic markers. Earlier, the commission amended the agenda to place the J.P. Connell item first, also by unanimous voice vote. The meeting minutes from August 21, 2025 were approved by general consent.

• Amended agenda to prioritize J.P. Connell item (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Department exploring alternative representations for future historic markers (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved August 21, 2025 commission minutes (general consent)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will review updates on business changes, the Wildwood Window Decal Program, the city's sign regulations, and the Main Street Extension Project. It will take action on a request for guidance to promote undeveloped properties for Zaxby's quick‑service restaurant development. Public comment and miscellaneous items will also be addressed.

• Review of recent meeting with Zaxby's and request for committee guidance on promoting undeveloped properties for quick‑service restaurant development (Ready for Action)
• Status update on Main Street Extension Project (For Information)
• Update on Wildwood Window Decal Program (For Information)
• Update on Planning and Zoning Commission's review of the city's sign regulations (For Information)
• Update on business changes and other business news (For Information)

Development and Zoning Review Committee

The Development and Zoning Review Committee will discuss a preliminary design concept for a property at 16701 Manchester Road. The proposal includes a three-story senior living facility with structured and surface parking.

• Preliminary design concept for a 77-unit senior living facility at 16701 Manchester Road
• Discussion of associated stormwater management facilities and public space dedications

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider requests for variances to Zoning Ordinance regulations. The board will review specific property requests regarding setbacks and construction requirements.

• B.A. 19-25: Request for 12-foot rear yard setback instead of 30 feet for a deck at 2281 Sentier Drive
• B.A. 20-25: Request to build a 750 square foot detached garage within the 25-foot foundation setback area at 16726 Wills Trace
• B.A. 25-25: Request for 10-foot front yard setback instead of 20 feet for a home at 2601 East Avenue
• B.A. 22-25: Postponed request for sign regulation exceptions at 2490 Taylor Road
• B.A. 24-25: Postponed request for temporary structure and sign exceptions at 17225 Manchester Road

The Board of Adjustment approved a garage variance for 16726 Wills Trace, contingent on a landscape plan. It also approved a front‑yard setback variance for 2601 East Avenue. Finally, the Board approved the minutes from its August 14, 2025 meeting. All three actions passed unanimously.

• Approved Gitto garage variance with required landscape plan (4‑0)
• Approved Blu OnX front‑yard setback variance (4‑0)
• Approved August 14, 2025 Board of Adjustment minutes (4‑0)

Planning and Parks Committee

The Wildwood Planning and Parks Committee will review ten items that are ready for action. Five planning matters—including a Stormwater Management Master Plan presentation, the Main Street Extension in Ward Eight, sound‑mitigation regulations for outdoor venues, rules for utility vehicles and golf carts on public streets, and recent development trends—will be discussed. Five parks matters—including design and engineering for Village Green Phase Two’s all‑inclusive play facility, fundraising for that phase, an update on recreation programming, a report on facility reservations and maintenance costs, and a Phase One Village Green update—will also be considered. No items are slated for executive‑session discussion.

• Main Street Extension (Ward Eight)
• Stormwater Management Master Plan presentation
• Sound mitigation regulations for outdoor venues
• Utility vehicles and golf carts on public streets in the Town Center area
• Village Green Phase Two – design and engineering of an all‑inclusive play facility

The committee approved the August 18, 2025 meeting minutes by a 7‑0 voice vote, with one member abstaining. They passed a motion to amend the policy on acquiring private streets for public projects, also by a 7‑0 voice vote, despite one member’s opposition. They approved preparing legislation for the design and engineering phase of the Village Green Phase Two All‑Inclusive Play Facility, with an 8‑0 voice vote.

• Approved August 18, 2025 minutes (7-0, Ottenberg abstained)
• Amended private‑street acquisition policy for public projects (7-0, McCutchen opposed)
• Approved preparation of legislation for Village Green Phase Two design/engineering (8-0)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board will conduct initial reviews of signage requests for two local projects. Both items require variances from the Board of Adjustment.

• Initial review of three permanent flat signs for Mint and Martini Restaurant at 2490 Taylor Road
• Initial review of a temporary vinyl banner sign for The Reserve at Wildwood at 17225 Manchester Road
• Review of signage for a 115-lot residential development project at 17225 Manchester Road

The Architectural Review Board approved the July 10, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. No substantive decisions were made on new business items. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved July 10, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Master Plan Citizen Oversight Group - 2026

The group is holding its third discussion on the policies of the Planning Element of the Master Plan. Members will review revised objectives and propose changes to policies. The meeting also includes an initial review of goals for the Community Services element.

• Review of revised objectives and proposed policy changes for the Planning Element
• Review of goals for the Community Services element
• Approval of August 19, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The council approved Bill #3005, authorizing the city to issue taxable industrial revenue bonds up to $52,500,000 for the Wildwood Luxury Living project. It also approved Bill #3011, changing zoning of a six‑acre parcel on Streaker Road to R‑1 residential, and Bill #3001, allocating $604,508.36 for Phase 2 playground equipment at Village Green. Additional actions included authorizing a resolution to expand Rock Hollow Valley, referring a public‑funding‑procedure item back to the Administration & Public Works Committee, and several agenda and procedural motions, all passing by voice vote.

• Approved Bill #3005 authorizing up to $52.5 M taxable industrial revenue bonds – passed (voice vote)
• Approved Bill #3011 zoning change of 6‑acre Streaker Road parcel to R‑1 residential – passed (voice vote)
• Approved Bill #3001 for $604,508.36 playground equipment purchase for Village Green Phase 2 – passed (voice vote)
• Authorized preparation of resolution to expand Rock Hollow Valley green space (up to $180,000) – passed (voice vote)
• Referred proposed changes to public‑funding assistance procedures back to Administration & Public Works Committee – passed (voice vote)
• Changed agenda order to read Bill #3005 before public hearing – passed (voice vote)
• Closed public hearing on the Streaker Road zoning request – passed (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting – passed (voice vote)

Wildwood Celebration Commission

The Wildwood Celebration Commission approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting by unanimous voice vote. The commission later adjourned the September 3 meeting, also by unanimous voice vote. No other formal actions were taken; the commission discussed updates and plans for the 2025 Celebrate Wildwood event.

• Approved August 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the August 4, 2025 meeting by a 7‑0 voice vote. Two public hearings were closed by voice vote, each passing 7‑0. The commission also approved the department’s recommendation to allow drive‑through facilities in the Workplace District, requiring a Conditional Use Permit, with a vote of 7‑0.

• Approved August 4, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Closed public hearing on West Mill zoning requests (7-0)
• Closed public hearing on Fields at Clouds End CUP request (7-0)
• Approved drive‑through facilities allowance in Workplace District, requiring a CUP (7-0)

Administration / Public Works Committee

The Administration and Public Works Committee approved the supplemental agreement with MoDOT for the Green Pines Park Connector Project by voice vote. It also approved the Fall Tree Planting Project with Omni Tree Services and affirmed the FY 2026 Capital Improvement budget template. The committee voted to table the Stormwater/Parks Sales Tax proposal and approved the minutes from the August 4, 2025 meeting.

• Approved supplemental agreement with MoDOT for Green Pines Park Connector (voice vote affirmative)
• Approved Fall Tree Planting Project with Omni Tree Services (voice vote affirmative)
• Affirmed FY 2026 Capital Improvement budget template (voice vote affirmative)
• Tabled Stormwater/Parks Sales Tax proposal (voice vote affirmative)
• Approved minutes of August 4, 2025 meeting (voice vote affirmative)
• Reconfigured agenda to place Turnberry Place item first (voice vote affirmative)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote affirmative)

All-Inclusive Playground Fundraising Group

The All-Inclusive Playground Fundraising Group will meet at Wildwood City Hall to discuss fundraising materials, next steps, and future meeting schedules. The group is informal and not appointed by city officials.

• Discussion of fundraising materials and updates
• Discussion of next steps for the All-Inclusive Playground
• Discussion of future meeting scheduling
• Meeting held at Wildwood City Hall (16860 Main Street)
• In-person meeting only, no Zoom available

Historic Preservation Commission

The Wildwood Historic Preservation Commission will review updates on the Essen Log Cabin, Poertner Park Master Plan, and Historic Route 66 revitalization efforts. The body will also discuss the 2025 work program and consider floor graphics for City Hall.

• Approval of July 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Essen Log Cabin update
• Poertner Park Master Plan review
• Historic Route 66 100th Year Anniversary planning
• Proposed intensive survey of Lindy Lane

The Historic Preservation Commission approved its July 24, 2025 minutes by general consent. It formally endorsed a one‑third page advertisement in the Route 66 magazine costing $555, passing the motion unanimously by voice vote. The commission also endorsed the Poertner Park Master Plan.

• Approved July 24, 2025 minutes (general consent)
• Endorsed $555 Route 66 magazine ad (unanimous voice vote)
• Endorsed Poertner Park Master Plan (no vote recorded)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will discuss business updates and potential changes to city sign regulations. The body is set to act on recommendations for undeveloped properties and a community feedback survey.

• Recommendations from New Legacy Development Partners, LLC regarding undeveloped properties
• Review and approval of 'Shaping Wildwood’s Future: Community Feedback Survey'
• Fundraising strategy for the Village Green All-Inclusive Playground
• Update on electronic message centers and city sign regulations

The Economic Development Committee approved the minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting by voice vote. No votes were taken on any agenda items. The meeting was then adjourned by voice vote at 6:19 p.m.

• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Master Plan Citizen Oversight Group - 2026

The Citizen Oversight Group approved the minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting. It then approved the planning objectives with the recommended modifications, additions, and deletions. The meeting was adjourned with no public comments.

• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved planning objectives with recommended modifications (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Planning and Parks Committee

The Planning and Parks Committee approved moving forward with preliminary steps to acquire an 80‑plus‑acre parcel adjacent to Ridge Road for the Rock Hollow Valley holdings, passing the motion 7‑0. The committee also approved extending an invitation to HR Green and the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District to present at a future meeting, also 7‑0. Additionally, the July 21, 2025 minutes were approved and the meeting was adjourned, each by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved July 21, 2025 committee minutes (7-0)
• Approved moving forward with preliminary steps for 80+ acre Rock Hollow Valley acquisition (7-0)
• Approved invitation to HR Green and Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District representatives for upcoming meeting (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance for a new deck at 1108 Sara Mathews Lane, requiring compliance with Department of Public Works standards. A porch variance at 3321 Wilderness Trail was approved, conditioned on using materials that match the existing dwelling. A driveway variance at 2524 Peppermill Ridge Drive was approved, contingent on meeting the city’s stormwater management requirements. The Board also approved the corrected minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting.

• Approved variance for 1108 Sara Mathews Lane deck, conditioned on DPW requirements (5 ayes)
• Approved porch variance for 3321 Wilderness Trail, conditioned on matching existing materials (5 ayes)
• Approved driveway variance for 2524 Peppermill Ridge Drive, conditioned on stormwater management review (5 ayes)
• Approved July 17, 2025 Board minutes with amendment after correcting vote record (motion passed, Lee abstained)

All-Inclusive Playground Fundraising Group

The All-Inclusive Playground Fundraising Group will meet at Wildwood City Hall to discuss fundraising materials, next steps, and meeting logistics. The group is informal and not appointed by city officials.

• Discussion of fundraising materials and next steps
• Discussion of future meeting frequency, times, and format
• Meeting held at Wildwood City Hall (16860 Main Street)
• Group is informal and not appointed by the Mayor/Elected Officials

City Council

During the work session, council members passed a resolution to establish a communications protocol for city projects, utility work, and development‑adjacent activities by voice vote. They also approved moving forward with a Village Green Phase Two fundraising brochure, also by voice vote. The council entered executive session unanimously and later adjourned the work session.

• Adopt communications protocol resolution (voice vote affirmative)
• Approve Village Green Phase Two fundraising brochure (voice vote affirmative)
• Enter executive session at 9:00 p.m. – ayes: Farmer, Dodwell, Nyhan, Trottier, Mabry, Wroblewski, Preston, Marshall, Rambaud, Bachert, Vanek, Albers, Gillani; no nays or abstentions
• Adjourn work session at 6:48 p.m. (voice vote affirmative)
• Adjourn work session at 9:20 p.m. (voice vote affirmative)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss various city reports, development trends, and park projects. The body will decide on a re-bidding recommendation for the Essen Log Cabin and review new protocols for public funding requests and project communications.

• Re-Bidding Process For The Essen Log Cabin Reassembly: $279,565.67
• Chapter 100 Request from Greenberg Development and Mia Rose Holdings
• Proposed changes to procedures for public funding assistance requests
• Review of 2026 Capital Improvement Projects
• Proposed three-lot residential subdivision at 2522 Eatherton Road

Wildwood Celebration Commission

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting by unanimous voice vote. No public comments were received. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved July 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the corrected minutes from the July 7 meeting by a 6‑0 voice vote with two abstentions. The public hearing on drive‑through facilities in the Workplace District was closed by an 8‑0 vote. Commissioners approved a draft Letter of Recommendation to rezone a six‑acre parcel at 815 Strecker Road from NU to R‑1 by an 8‑0 vote. A motion to adopt the Department’s sign‑regulation recommendations was withdrawn, and the outcome of a motion to direct a draft EMC plan was not recorded.

• Approved July 7 minutes with correction (6-0, 2 abstentions)
• Closed public hearing on drive‑through facilities (8-0)
• Approved draft Letter of Recommendation for rezoning 815 Strecker Rd to R‑1 (8-0)
• Motion to adopt sign‑regulation recommendations withdrawn (no action)
• Outcome of motion to direct EMC draft conditions not recorded

Administration / Public Works Committee

The Administration and Public Works Committee re‑elected Chair Joe Farmer and chose Council Member Ed Marshall as Vice‑Chair. It approved the May 6, 2025 minutes and passed several policy motions, including a draft excessive vehicle noise ordinance, a municipal data‑transparency policy, a monthly court‑reporting framework, and a code‑enforcement philosophy. The committee also authorized immediate repairs on Clayton Road and approved a small‑span bridge‑inspection proposal.

• Re‑elected Chair Joe Farmer (voice vote passed)
• Elected Council Member Ed Marshall as Vice‑Chair (voice vote passed)
• Approved May 6, 2025 minutes (voice vote passed)
• Approved draft excessive vehicle noise ordinance for legal review (voice vote passed)
• Adopted municipal data‑transparency policy and annual review (voice vote passed)
• Adopted monthly municipal court‑reporting framework (voice vote passed)
• Adopted code‑enforcement philosophy statement (voice vote passed)
• Authorized interim repairs and accelerated reconstruction of Clayton Road corridor (voice vote passed)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission approved its June 26, 2025 minutes by general consent. Commissioners voted to endorse Charette Creek Excavating for the reassembly of the Essen Log Cabin, passing the motion with a unanimous voice vote. No other items were ready for action, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m.

• Approved June 26, 2025 meeting minutes (general consent)
• Endorsed Charette Creek Excavating for Essen Log Cabin reassembly (unanimous voice vote)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee approved the 2025 Wildwood Economic Development Survey and its amendment, approved the Economic Development Advisory Group, and voted to recommend that City Council adopt the Discretionary Tax Incentive Policy Framework. All actions passed by voice vote.

• Approved 2025 Wildwood Economic Development Survey (voice vote)
• Amended survey to add housing‑style question (voice vote)
• Approved Economic Development Advisory Group as presented (voice vote)
• Recommended City Council adopt Discretionary Tax Incentive Policy Framework (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of the June 16, 2025 meeting (voice vote)

Master Plan Citizen Oversight Group - 2026

The group approved the retention and revision of goals 1 through 5, accepted goal 7, and added the Stormwater Management Master Plan as a policy to the Planning Element. A motion to let the director study an achievement matrix failed 4‑12, and a proposal to combine historic preservation and stormwater goals was tabled. All votes were voice votes with no objections noted.

• Motion to let Director Vujnich study an achievement matrix failed (4‑12)
• Retained goal #1 as written (voice (16‑0))
• Revised goal #2 and adopted “Wildwood First” program (voice (16‑0))
• Retained/revised goal #3 (voice (15‑0), one opposition)
• Approved goal #4 as written (voice (16‑0))
• Revised goal #5 to consider full life‑cycle environmental impact of city purchases (voice (16‑0))
• Accepted goal #7 as written (voice (16‑0))
• Added Stormwater Management Master Plan as a policy to the Planning Element (voice (16‑0))

Planning and Parks Committee

The Planning and Parks Committee approved the department’s recommendation to work with Great Rivers Greenway on the Hamilton‑Carr Greenway trail relocation (vote 7‑0). It also approved the recommendation of Charrette Creek Excavating for the Essen Log Cabin re‑assembly (6‑0) and authorized the formation of a fundraising committee for Village Green Phase Two (7‑0). Additional motions approved communication protocols and a policy to bring communication standards before City Council, each by a 7‑0 voice vote.

• Approved Charrette Creek Excavating recommendation for Essen Log Cabin re‑assembly (6‑0)
• Approved department participation in Hamilton‑Carr Greenway trail relocation planning (7‑0)
• Approved formation of fundraising committee for Village Green Phase Two (7‑0)
• Approved communication protocol for substantive changes to committee motions (7‑0)
• Approved bringing communication standards policy to City Council (7‑0)
• Approved minutes from June 17, 2025 meeting (7‑0)

Wildwood Celebration Commission

The Wildwood Celebration Commission voted unanimously to appoint Lauren Edens as Chair and Lezli Jones as Co‑Chair. The commission also approved the June 5, 2025 meeting minutes, approved the selection of Grand Marshal thank‑you gifts, and adjourned the meeting. All motions passed by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved Lauren Edens as Chair (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Lezli Jones as Co‑Chair (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved June 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote, with one abstention)
• Approved selection of Grand Marshal gift items (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The council passed a motion to prepare legislation for purchasing equipment for the Unlimited Play all‑inclusive playground in Village Green. A separate motion directed staff to determine the fastest and most equitable method to open Turnberry Place and coordinate related resurfacing projects. Additional motions were approved to bring back a Chapter 100 development report in August, to develop a priority list for the current year’s budget, and to recess the work session. All motions were adopted by voice vote.

• Approved motion to prepare legislation for purchasing equipment for Unlimited Play playground (voice vote)
• Approved motion to determine fastest, most equitable way to open Turnberry Place and assess resurfacing (voice vote)
• Approved motion to bring Chapter 100 report back in August (voice vote)
• Approved motion to develop a priority list for the current year’s budget (voice vote)
• Approved motion to recess the work session until after the regular session (voice vote)
• Approved motion to prepare legislation for trash enclosure bids at City Hall site (voice vote)
• Approved motion to prepare legislation for Village Green playground design/engineered plans (voice vote)
• Approved motion to bring back a priority list next month (voice vote)

Architectural Review Board

The board approved the June 12, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. It approved Vitaly Homes' single‑family dwelling on 2418 Eatherton Road (voice vote with one dissent) and approved the current submittal for three Liberty Series and one Designer Series homes in The Reserve at Wildwood (unanimous voice vote). The board did not make a final decision on the Rithi, Inc. monument sign, noting a memorandum will be drafted for later approval. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved June 12, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved Vitaly Homes single‑family dwelling on 2418 Eatherton Road (voice vote, one dissent)
• Approved current submittal for The Reserve at Wildwood homes (unanimous voice vote)
• Deferred decision on Rithi, Inc. monument sign pending memorandum review
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Administration / Public Works Committee

The committee directed the City Administrator to study a ballot measure for a parks and stormwater sales tax. It approved a consultant agreement for the Valley Road right‑of‑way acquisition and selected the lowest bid from Gershenson Construction for the Route 109/BA South roundabout. The committee also recommended adopting a standardized communication protocol for city projects and development activities.

• Directed City Administrator to evaluate feasibility of a parks and stormwater sales tax ballot measure (voice vote)
• Approved consultant services agreement for Valley Road right‑of‑way acquisition (voice vote)
• Approved proceeding with lowest bid from Gershenson Construction for Route 109/BA South roundabout (voice vote)
• Recommended adoption of a standardized communication protocol for capital projects and development activities (voice vote)
• Recommended protocol for documenting substantive changes to council‑bound motions (voice vote)
• Postponed Public Works Snow Removal and Deicing Policy to Aug 4 2025 (voice vote)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the June 2 meeting (7‑0). The public hearing was closed by voice vote (8‑0). The commission approved draft Letters of Recommendation for three items: the Broken Rock Studio conditional use permit, the G2 Property Holdings zoning amendment, and the Lee Letourneau zoning change, each passing 8‑0.

• Approved June 2 minutes (7-0)
• Closed public hearing (8-0)
• Approved draft Letter of Recommendation for Broken Rock Studio CUP (8-0)
• Approved draft Letter of Recommendation for G2 Property Holdings zoning amendment (8-0)
• Approved draft Letter of Recommendation for Lee Letourneau zoning change (8-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission approved the record of proceedings from its May 22, 2025 meeting by general consent. No other formal actions, approvals, or denials were recorded; the remaining agenda items were discussed for information and future planning.

• Approved May 22, 2025 meeting minutes (general consent)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment approved an exception to the Minimum Yard Requirements for Marjorie Rugg's property at 13 Deer Field Ridge Road, allowing a 29‑foot front yard setback instead of the required 50 feet. The approval was conditioned on the submission of a landscape plan or tree‑replacement plan for Department approval. The motion passed unanimously with five votes in favor and none against. No decision was recorded for the retaining‑wall variance request at 244 Timber Meadow Drive.

• Approved front yard setback variance for 13 Deer Field Ridge Rd (5‑0), conditioned on landscape/tree‑replacement plan

Planning and Parks Committee

The Planning and Parks Committee re‑elected Chair Gillani and Vice‑Chair McCutchen, each by an 8‑0 voice vote. It approved design adjustments to the Village Green fundraising brochure (8‑0) and authorized the three components of the All‑Inclusive Playground—including design, equipment purchase, and construction—and an initial equipment payment (8‑0). Additional approvals included the Poertner Park Master Plan, endorsement of a new bid package for the Essen Log Cabin, recommendation of a temporary trash enclosure location (7‑0), and a motion to copy all committees on agenda emails (8‑0).

• Re‑elected Chair Gillani (8‑0)
• Re‑elected Vice‑Chair McCutchen (8‑0)
• Approved Village Green fundraising brochure design adjustments (8‑0)
• Authorized Village Green All‑Inclusive Playground design, equipment, construction; initial equipment payment (8‑0)
• Approved Poertner Park Master Plan for City Council presentation (8‑0)
• Endorsed new bid package for Essen Log Cabin (8‑0)
• Recommended temporary Wildwood Avenue trash enclosure location (7‑0)
• Approved copying all committees on agenda email distribution (8‑0)

Economic Development Committee

The committee approved an amended Economic Development Mission Statement. It also postponed the 2025 Business Outreach Survey for one month and authorized the creation of an Economic Development Advisory Group. Additional actions included directing a review of drive‑thru uses on State Route 109 and approving feedback for the 2026 Master Plan Economic Development element.

• Approved amended Economic Development Mission Statement (voice vote)
• Postponed finalizing 2025 Business Outreach Survey for one month (voice vote)
• Created Economic Development Advisory Group (voice vote)
• Directed review of drive‑thru uses along State Route 109, referred to Planning and Zoning (voice vote)
• Authorized staff to engage professional firms for potential uses of undeveloped properties (voice vote)
• Approved committee synopsis for Economic Development element of 2026 Master Plan, to be sent to Citizen Oversight Group (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of May 19, 2025 meeting (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board approved the minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting by voice vote. The board then unanimously approved final approvals for all homes in The Reserve, a 115‑lot subdivision on Manchester Road. The board also voted to continue the review of a new single‑family home for Vitaly Homes at 2418 Eatherton Road. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved May 8, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved final approvals for all homes in The Reserve subdivision (unanimous voice vote)
• Continued review of Vitaly Homes project at 2418 Eatherton Road (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Master Plan Citizen Oversight Group - 2026

The group approved the May 13, 2025 meeting minutes and amended Goal Seven to replace “consider” with “address.” It also approved the environmental objectives and a series of policy revisions, including retaining, removing, and combining specific policies. The next meeting was scheduled for July 22, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., and the session adjourned at 8:32 p.m.

• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Amended Goal Seven term from “consider” to “address” (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved environmental objectives (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved revisions to environmental policies – retained, removed, combined as discussed (unanimous voice vote)
• Set next meeting for July 22, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. (group agreement)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:32 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The council adopted Bill 2976, amending the Ashleigh Grove development to permit eleven new single‑family homes and changing the street design to a through street. It also approved Resolution 2025‑18 and gave the first reading to Bill 2994, both addressing roadway obstructions. Additional actions included endorsing a Village Green Phase Two contract, delaying the Town Center pickleball court bidding until 2026, approving participation in the “Sculpture on the Move” program, and passing a motion to draft legislation prohibiting excessive vehicle noise.

• Bill 2976 amendment to make Ashleigh Grove street a through street passed (ayes: Wroblewski, Trottier, Ottenberg, Dodwell, Marshall, Bachert, Vanek, Gillani, Preston, Mabry, Nyhan, Farmer, McCutchen, Rambaud; nays: Albers, Kranz)
• Vote taken on adopting Bill 2976 as amended (outcome not recorded)
• Resolution 2025‑18 approving policy for roadway obstructions passed (voice vote)
• First reading of Bill 2994 (obstruction ordinance amendment) passed (voice vote)
• Village Green Phase Two contract and fundraising endorsement passed (voice vote)
• Delay of Town Center pickleball court bidding until 2026 passed (voice vote)
• Participation in “Sculpture on the Move” program approved (voice vote)
• Motion to draft legislation prohibiting excessive vehicle noise passed (voice vote)

Wildwood Celebration Commission

The commission approved the May 7, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous voice vote. It approved the red 8" x 16" paver for the commemorative brick program, also by unanimous voice vote. A motion to add the Route 66 logo to Celebrate Wildwood polo shirt sleeves, invite the Route 66 Association to the event, and install banners with the Celebrate Wildwood logo was approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved red 8" x 16" paver for commemorative brick program (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Route 66 logo on Celebrate Wildwood polo shirt sleeves, invitation to Route 66 Association, and installation of Celebrate Wildwood banners (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Administration / Public Works Committee

The Administration and Public Works Committee approved a request to begin immediate interim repairs and speed up full reconstruction of the Clayton Road corridor. It also adopted several policies, including a noise ordinance draft, a municipal data transparency policy, a court reporting framework, and a code enforcement philosophy. Chair and Vice‑Chair elections were confirmed and the May 6, 2025 minutes were approved.

• Continued Chair Joe Farmer as Committee Chair (voice vote)
• Elected Council Member Ed Marshall as Vice‑Chair (voice vote)
• Approved May 6, 2025 committee minutes (voice vote)
• Approved draft excessive vehicle noise ordinance for legal review (voice vote)
• Adopted municipal data transparency policy with monthly reports (voice vote)
• Adopted municipal court reporting framework, implementation by Court Clerk and City Administrator (voice vote)
• Adopted code enforcement philosophy statement (voice vote)
• Approved request for immediate interim repairs and accelerated reconstruction of Clayton Road corridor (voice vote)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the May 5 meeting. A motion to defer the public hearing on the 815 Strecker Road zoning change was adopted. The commission approved three substantive items: a Conditional Use Permit for Broken Rock Studio, a zoning amendment for G2 Property Holdings, and a site development plan for Cattails Lodge.

• Approved minutes of May 5 meeting (6-0, 3 abstentions)
• Postponed public hearing on 815 Strecker Road zoning change to next meeting (9-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Broken Rock Studio (9-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for G2 Property Holdings (9-0)
• Approved site development plan for Cattails Lodge (9-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the amended minutes from the April 24 meeting by general consent. Commissioners unanimously endorsed the Route 66 revitalization initiative and recommended that City Council move the project forward. A unanimous voice vote approved a motion to approach the owners of the Big Chief Roadhouse for placement of a historic marker, with a fallback to the public right‑of‑way west of the property.

• Approved amended April 24 minutes (general consent)
• Endorsed Route 66 revitalization project and recommended City Council action (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved motion to approach Big Chief Roadhouse owners for historic marker placement (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved motion to consider fallback marker location in public right‑of‑way west of the property (unanimous voice vote)

Economic Development Committee

The committee re‑elected Chair Ottenberg and Vice‑Chair Preston, approved the April 22, 2025 meeting minutes, eliminated the sign‑escrow requirement, and adopted a new digital‑signage policy for public institutions. It also approved modernization of architectural review procedures for signage and postponed discussion of the 2026 Economic Development Master Plan survey results to the June meeting.

• Re‑elected Council Member Ottenberg as Chair (voice vote passed)
• Re‑elected Council Member Preston as Vice‑Chair (voice vote passed)
• Approved April 22, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote passed)
• Eliminated sign escrow requirement (voice vote passed)
• Adopted digital signage policy for public institutions (voice vote passed)
• Modernized architectural review procedures for signage (voice vote passed)
• Postponed 2026 Economic Development Master Plan discussion to June 16, 2025 (voice vote passed)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment voted to postpone case B.A.10-25, a request for a minimum yard setback exception for a retaining wall at 244 Timber Meadow Drive, to the next meeting. The motion was made by Alternate Bertolino, seconded by Member Morris, and passed with all five members voting aye and no nays. The Board also approved the minutes from its April 17, 2025 meeting.

• Postponed case B.A.10-25 retaining‑wall variance request (unanimous aye)
• Approved minutes from April 17, 2025 Board of Adjustment meeting (unanimous aye)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:30 p.m. (unanimous)

Master Plan Citizen Oversight Group - 2026

The Citizen Oversight Group approved the April 3 minutes and then voted to delete Goal 4. They added two new goals—light and noise—under Goal 6, and revised Goal 7 while adding an invasive‑species goal. Several objectives were retained unchanged, and new objectives for dark‑sky protection, noise abatement, and alternative‑energy encouragement were adopted. A motion to add an “Actions and Deliverables” component with a process‑owner failed for lack of a majority.

• Approved April 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Removed Goal 4 (unanimous voice vote)
• Added Goal 6 (light) and Goal 6 (noise) as separate goals (unanimous voice vote)
• Added/revised Goal 7 and added invasive‑species goal (unanimous voice vote)
• Motion to include Actions and Deliverables with process‑owner failed (no majority)
• Added new Objective for dark‑sky protection (unanimous voice vote)
• Added new Objective for noise abatement (unanimous voice vote)
• Added language encouraging alternative‑energy use by private industry (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The council moved forward with legislation to create a framework for evaluating street obstructions on public right‑of‑way. Several items were acted on, including the gate contract on Turnberry Place Drive, the Commemorative Brick Program, and a development agreement for the Taylor Road Extension. The council also entered an executive session and postponed two pending bills.

• Approved framework for evaluating street obstructions on public right‑of‑way (voice vote, passed; Council Member Edens abstained)
• Postponement of Turnberry Place Drive gate contract failed (3‑12 vote; Ayes: Edens, Mabry, Brost; Nays: Ottenberg, Dodwell, Marshall, Hopper, Preston, Nyhan, Farmer, McCutchen, Rambaud, Kranz, Albers)
• Did not move forward with Turnberry Place Drive gate (voice vote, passed; Council Members Edens and Mabry abstained)
• Approved Commemorative Brick Program (voice vote, passed; Council Members Edens and McCutchen opposed)
• Authorized legislation for Taylor Road Extension development agreement (voice vote, passed)
• Entered executive session (roll call vote, all present voted aye; absent: Jakcsy, Gillani)
• Postponed Bill #2973 until June (voice vote, passed)
• Second reading of Bill #2976 completed (voice vote, passed)

Wildwood Celebration Commission

The Wildwood Celebration Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting. It also approved the sizes and prices for the commemorative bricks: $200 for 4" x 8", $250 for 8" x 8", and $300 for 8" x 16". The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved March 19, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved commemorative brick sizes and pricing: $200 for 4" x 8", $250 for 8" x 8", $300 for 8" x 16" (voice vote, unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved four major recommendations and a recreational court, each by an 8‑0 vote, while postponing a zoning change request to the next meeting. Approved items include an outdoor pickleball/basketball court with noise‑mitigation conditions, an expansion of the West County Community Church lobby, a State Route 100 improvement adding turn lanes, and a 30‑lot residential subdivision in Town Center. The minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting were also approved. The zoning amendment for 17109 Hawthorne Village Parkway was tabled.

• Approved outdoor game court with conditions (8-0)
• Approved West County Community Church lobby expansion (8-0)
• Approved State Route 100 capital improvement project (8-0)
• Approved 30‑lot Town Center residential subdivision site plan (8-0)
• Approved minutes from April 7, 2025 meeting (8-0)
• Postponed zoning change for 17109 Hawthorne Village Parkway to next meeting

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission approved its March 27, 2025 minutes by general consent. It adopted a draft survey for the Historic Preservation Plan with a unanimous voice vote. The department was directed to continue investigating a Route 66 anniversary magazine and to study two potential historic marker locations – Big Chief Roadhouse and the Route 66 Roadside Park – both motions passing unanimously.

• Approved March 27, 2025 commission minutes (general consent)
• Adopted historic preservation plan survey (unanimous voice vote)
• Directed department to continue investigating Route 66 anniversary magazine (unanimous voice vote)
• Ordered department to study two potential Route 66 historic marker sites: Big Chief Roadhouse and Route 66 Roadside Park (unanimous voice vote)

Pœrtner Park Ad-Hoc Group

The group approved the April 1, 2025 meeting minutes by general consent. No public comments were received. An open house for Poertner Park was scheduled for May 28, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in an informal format.

• Approved April 1, 2025 meeting minutes (general consent)
• Scheduled Poertner Park open house for May 28, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee approved the March 25, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. It also approved a motion to bring back the committee’s responses on the 2026 Master Plan Economic Development Element for the May meeting, with reports due 10 days prior. The meeting was then adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved March 25, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved motion to bring back Master Plan responses for May 19, 2025 meeting (voice vote)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (voice vote)

City Council

The council voted to revert the Manchester Road property (16830‑16840) to a Non‑Urban Residential district and terminate its conditional use permit. It also approved a design contract for a new play facility at Village Green, engaged an attorney and structural engineer for the municipal building study, and directed legislation for a satellite internet rebate program and for updating purchasing rules. Additionally, the council moved forward with negotiations on the Greenberg Development Chapter 100 request.

• Approved design and development contract for All‑Inclusive‑Unlimited Play Facility at Village Green (voice vote passed)
• Approved engagement of attorney and structural engineer for Wildwood Municipal Building study, including rain garden options (voice vote passed)
• Approved preparation of legislation for Satellite Internet Equipment Rebate Program ($137,855) (voice vote passed)
• Approved preparation of legislation to amend Section 145.020 purchasing rules (voice vote passed)
• Approved moving to negotiation stage for Greenberg Development Chapter 100 request (voice vote passed)
• Approved zoning reversion of 16830‑16840 Manchester Road to Non‑Urban Residential and termination of its CUP (voice vote passed)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the March 3 meeting (8‑0). It approved a draft Letter of Recommendation allowing a luxury cat‑boarding facility at 16497 Clayton Road, with a condition prohibiting outdoor runs (10‑0). The commission also approved a sign‑setback amendment for The Grover Company on Manchester Road (10‑0) and postponed action on a warehouse zoning request at 17109 Hawthorne Village Parkway (10‑0).

• Approved March 3 minutes (8-0)
• Closed public hearing (10-0)
• Approved draft Letter of Recommendation for Cattails Lodge pet boarding, no outdoor runs (10-0)
• Postponed warehouse zoning request at 17109 Hawthorne Village Parkway (10-0)
• Approved sign‑setback amendment for The Grover Company on Manchester Road (10-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission discussed amendments to the city’s sign regulations, focusing on electronic message centers. No vote or final decision was made on permitting or restricting these signs. The department will convene another work session to continue the discussion after receiving additional information.

• Adjourned work session (motion by Helfrey, seconded by Hrubes)

Administration / Public Works Committee

The Administration and Public Works Committee approved a contract with RV Wagner to repair the Centaur Road Bridge. It also approved a contract with Pace Construction for the 2025 asphalt resurfacing project and clarified that the Town Center Update Plan does not supersede the Public Dedication Policy. Additional motions moved several policy items and financial reviews to the full City Council for further action.

• Approved clarification that the Town Center Update Plan does not supersede the Public Dedication Policy (voice vote passed)
• Approved city‑contractor agreement with RV Wagner for Centaur Road Bridge repair (voice vote passed)
• Approved city‑contractor agreement with Pace Construction for 2025 asphalt resurfacing (voice vote passed)
• Approved submitting a For‑Information item on MoDOT Cost Share Projects to the City Council Work Session (voice vote passed)
• Approved publishing an internal survey for the Master Plan Update 2026 to the City Council (voice vote passed)
• Approved moving City Administrator Spending Limits discussion to the City Council (voice vote passed)
• Approved amendment of the Procurement Policy and referral to the City Council (voice vote passed)
• Approved adoption of a Trimester‑Based Financial Review Process (voice vote passed)

Pœrtner Park Ad-Hoc Group

The Poertner Park Ad‑Hoc Group voted to accept the revised design (Master Plan C), which lowers the cost estimate to $1,045,129—just above the $1,000,000 budget. The group also approved holding a single public input session to present the plan. The March 4, 2025 meeting minutes were approved by general consent.

• Accepted revised Master Plan C design (unanimous)
• Approved one public input session to present the plan (unanimous)
• Approved March 4, 2025 meeting minutes by general consent

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment approved a minimum‑yard‑setback variance for 2489 Grover Ridge Drive and a sign‑lighting variance for a wall sign at 16497 Clayton Road. Both motions passed unanimously (5‑0). The Board also adopted the minutes from its February 20, 2025 meeting.

• Approved 7.5‑ft rear yard setback variance for 2489 Grover Ridge Drive (5‑0)
• Approved internal‑lighting wall sign variance for 16497 Clayton Road (5‑0)
• Approved February 20, 2025 Board of Adjustment minutes (5‑0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission approved several actions, all by unanimous voice vote. It supported the Department's recommendation for the Essen Log Cabin project, endorsed a Letter of Consent for the 495 North Eatherton Road National Underground Railroad nomination, moved the Route 66 Roadside Park Phase Study to the Inactive Projects list, adopted the proposed language for a Route 66 historic marker, and endorsed a youth video project on local landmarks.

• Supported Department recommendation for Essen Log Cabin project (unanimous voice vote)
• Endorsed Letter of Consent for 495 North Eatherton Road NTF nomination (unanimous voice vote)
• Moved Route 66 Roadside Park Phase Study to Inactive Projects (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted language for Route 66 historic marker (unanimous voice vote)
• Endorsed youth video project on historic landmarks (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved minutes from February 27, 2025 meeting (general consent)
• Approved minutes from this March 27, 2025 meeting (general consent)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee approved the minutes from the February 25, 2025 meeting by voice vote. It moved to forward the Chapter 100 request from Greenberg Development and Mia Rosa Holdings to the City Council for review. The committee also directed that the sign survey report be sent to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved February 25 minutes (voice vote)
• Forwarded Chapter 100 request to City Council (voice vote)
• Submitted sign survey report to Planning and Zoning Commission (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)