Des Peres public meetings in 2022
21 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen approved a consent agenda containing five action items. These included the approval of a warrant list and the purchase of multiple new vehicles for the Department of Parks & Recreation and the Department of Public Works.
- Approved Warrant List Dated December 21, 2022 (4-0)
- Approved Public Works Memo regarding urgent truck purchases (4-0)
- Approved R22-3647: Purchase of 2023 Ram 1500 for Parks & Recreation, cancellation of National Auto Fleet contract, sale of 2005 Chevrolet Silverado, and $31,200 budget amendment (4-0)
- Approved R22-3648: Purchase of 2023 Ram 3500 for Public Works Streets Division, sale of 2015 Ford F-250, and $159,875 budget amendment (4-0)
- Approved R22-3649: Purchase of two 2023 Dodge Ram 5500 Chassis for Parks & Recreation and sale of 2014 and 2015 Ford F-550 dump trucks (4-0)
Public Safety Commission
The Commission approved the minutes from the November 15, 2022, meeting. Chief Hall provided updates on city building projects, the 2023 budget, and vehicle procurement.
- Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen adopted the fiscal year budget beginning January 1, 2023. They approved a contract for a roundabout at Des Peres Road and Old Des Peres Road and authorized architectural services for the Government Center and Public Safety Building.
- Approved 2023 Fiscal Year Budget (6-0)
- Approved $2,181,223.86 contract for Des Peres Road and Old Des Peres Road roundabout (5-1)
- Approved architectural services for Government Center improvements with $6M preliminary budget (6-0)
- Approved architectural services for Public Safety Building expansion with $10M preliminary budget (6-0)
- Approved employee compensation effective January 1, 2023 (5-1)
- Approved release of city interest in easement at 1000 Old Des Peres Road (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda including supplemental appropriations and equipment purchases (6-0)
- Tabled pole removal and relocation agreement with Ameren Missouri
Parks and Recreation Commission
The commission approved the meeting minutes and reviewed the 2023 budget requests. Director Myers reported on membership growth and new staff hires. The commission also noted a change in winter hours for Pioneer Park restrooms due to vandalism.
- Approved December 1, 2022 minutes
- Set Pioneer Park restroom winter hours to 7:00am to 3:30pm
Board of Aldermen
The Board approved an ordinance reducing the minimum acreage for archery and crossbow deer hunting from two acres to one acre. Several contracts for government and public safety building projects were approved, while the 2023 budget was held for future amendments.
- Approved B22-2967 reducing minimum acreage for archery and crossbow deer hunting from 2 to 1 acre (6-0)
- Approved R22-3637 for Navigate Building Solutions as owners representative for Government Center project, not to exceed $197,404.00 (6-0)
- Approved R22-3638 for Navigate Building Solutions as owners representative for Public Safety Building project, not to exceed $361,932.00 (6-0)
- Approved write-off of $31,156.19 in uncollectible ambulance transportation debt (6-0)
- Approved two-year contract with Delta Dental for employee dental coverage (6-0)
- Approved purchase of a custom Osage Ambulance (6-0)
- Approved perpetual easement with Union Electric Company (Ameren Missouri) at 12833 Manchester Road (6-0)
- Approved purchase of four radar guns and a five-year copier lease agreement (6-0)
Audit and Finance Committee
The committee reviewed the 2023 budget, which proposes $0 in property taxes and a 5% cost-of-living increase for employees. No formal votes were taken; the budget will move to a public hearing on November 28th and a Board of Aldermen vote on December 14th.
- Reviewed 2023 budget proposal featuring $0 property tax levy
- Reviewed 2023 budget proposal for 5% employee cost of living increase
- Reviewed 2023 budget proposal for four new positions: City Planner, Public Safety Officer, Human Resources Coordinator, and Street Maintenance Worker
- Noted 2022 sales tax projections are expected to end $1.8 million over budget
Public Safety Commission
The Commission approved the minutes from the August 15, 2022, meeting. The session primarily consisted of departmental reports regarding building renovations, budget status, and K9 unit activities.
- Approved August 15, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen approved a consent agenda containing seven action items and two additional contracts for architectural services and pension analysis. An ordinance to reduce minimum acreage for archery and crossbow hunting was introduced and held for a second reading. The board also received bids for the Des Peres Roundabout project.
- Approved October 24, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved November 10, 2022 warrant list (6-0)
- Approved contract with Lochmueller Group for traffic engineering study at 12030 Manchester Road (6-0)
- Approved contract with Gulf States Distributors for ammunition (6-0)
- Approved contract with HR Green Inc for Brookbend Drive storm water improvements (6-0)
- Approved purchase of a two-ton Ford dump chassis and installation of dump truck body via Truck Centers (6-0)
- Approved contract with The Farnsworth Group for street garage renovations (6-0)
- Approved contract with LAGERS for employee pension plan actuarial analysis (6-0)
Planning and Zoning Commission
The commission reviewed proposed zoning text amendments for PD-MXD, including changes to minimum acreage, density, and parking standards. No final votes were taken on the amendments or the MedWise petition; both items were deferred to the December meeting.
- Approved amendment to the meeting agenda (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved minutes from the previous meeting (unanimous voice vote)
- Tabled MedWise Urgent Care petition for further discussion in December
- Reviewed PD-MXD zoning amendments; final recommendation vote deferred to December
Planning and Zoning Commission
The subcommittee voted to recommend approval of a Master Site Plan, Conditional Use Permit, and Lot Consolidation for Medwise Urgent Care. Approval is contingent upon the modification of the exterior color palette. The petitioner requested to be placed on the December agenda to discuss color changes with ownership.
- Recommended approval of Medwise Urgent Care petition provided exterior color palette is modified (4-0)
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen reviewed the draft 2023 operating budget, focusing on staffing and compensation. They approved funding for a planner and a full-time human resources employee, as well as a cost-of-living payroll adjustment. A proposal for digital monument signage was declined.
- Approved funding for a planner position (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved funding for a full-time HR employee (unanimous)
- Approved 5.0% payroll adjustment effective January 1, 2023
- Declined funding for digital monument signage (unanimous)
Audit and Finance Committee
The committee reviewed September financial statements and 2023 preliminary budget numbers. No formal votes were taken, but the committee discussed a petition from 56% of employees requesting a study to move to a LAGERS defined benefit retirement plan.
- Discussed employee petition for retirement plan study
- Reviewed September financial statements showing $3.3 million increase in fund balance
- Reviewed 2023 preliminary budget including a $4 million Capital Fund deficit
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen approved a $2.4 million transfer from general fund reserves to the capital improvement fund for planning improvements to the Street Maintenance Garage (R22-3620, 6-0). They also tabled a motion to reconsider authorization for building projects at the garage, Government Center, and Public Safety Building (R22-3618, 6-0). Other actions included approving contracts for employee assistance programs, watershed funding, and architectural services for the garage project. Discussion on the deer management program was held but no decision was made.
- Approved $2.4M transfer for Street Maintenance Garage planning (R22-3620, 6-0)
- Tabled motion to reconsider building projects for garage, Government Center, Public Safety Building (R22-3618, 6-0)
- Approved contract with Preferred Network Services for employee assistance programs (R22-3621, 6-0)
- Approved municipal certification for Deer Creek and Sugar Creek watershed funding (R22-3622, 6-0)
- Approved appointment of Gilmore & Bell as special tax counsel (B22-2965, 6-0)
- Approved Task Order #11 with Navigate Building Solutions for garage project (R22-3623, 6-0)
- Approved Task Order #12 with Navigate Building Solutions for Government Center conceptual analysis (R22-3624, 6-0)
- Introduced ordinance for Farnsworth Group architectural services for street garage (B22-2966, held over)
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will meet to consider a request from McKelvey Homes regarding a residential construction project. The board will determine if the proposed infill home may encroach into required front yard setbacks.
- Request by McKelvey Homes at 1438 Fawnvalley to encroach 1.84’ into the Fawnvalley Ct setback and 11.67’ into the Fawnvalley Dr setback
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will consider a request from Pam Qualy regarding 1558 Windridge. The proposal involves constructing a 14’x15’ four seasons room that would encroach into the required front yard setback.
- Variance request for 1558 Windridge to construct a 14’x15’ four seasons room
- Request to establish a 33’ front yard setback instead of the required 40’
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will meet to consider findings of fact, conclusions of law, and orders regarding two specific property appeals. These items involve a variance request for 1414 Westwind and an appeal by Briann Realty, L.P. concerning 12095 Manchester Road.
- Variance request for 1414 Westwind
- Briann Realty, L.P. appeal regarding 12095 Manchester Road
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will consider a request for a front yard setback variance for a home addition. The board will also review findings and orders regarding two zoning appeals.
- Request by Pam Qualy at 1558 Windridge to construct a 14’x15’ four seasons room encroaching 7’ into the front yard setback
- Variance request appeal for 1414 Westwind
- Briann Realty, L.P. appeal regarding Zoning Enforcement Officer decision for 12095 Manchester Road
Board of Adjustment
The Board will consider a petition from Briann Realty regarding a zoning enforcement determination. The petition seeks to overturn a finding that 12095 Manchester Road is not within 1,000 feet of a church, school, or daycare center under Section 408.015.D of the municipal code.
- Petition of Briann Realty regarding 12095 Manchester Road
- Request for a Closed Session regarding legal actions or litigation
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will review an appeal regarding whether a learning center qualifies as a school for zoning purposes. Additionally, the Board will consider two requests to install wall signs at commercial properties.
- Appeal by Briann Realty to overturn a determination that 12065 Manchester Road is not within 1,000 feet of a school, church, or daycare
- Sign request by Petbar Boutique for 12300 Manchester Road
- Sign request by Thomas Stubbs Agency LLC for 13012 C Manchester Road
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will consider a request from Mary Ann and Walt Alles regarding property at 1414 Westwind. The owners are seeking to construct a 3-car garage addition that would encroach into the required front yard setback.
- Setback encroachment request for 1414 Westwind garage addition
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will meet to consider a request to exceed maximum garage size limits. The decision affects a specific property owner's ability to build a larger attached garage than permitted by city code.
- Request for 2 Claychester Drive to construct an 1,800 square foot attached garage, exceeding the 1,000 square foot limit in Section 404.005.C.3.a.1