Ellisville public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Ellisville City Council will hold a work session at 6:15 p.m. followed by a regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. on December 17, 2025. During the regular meeting the council will consider Bill #3854, a boundary‑adjustment plat affecting properties at 505, 509, and 525 Old State Road. The item appears in the legislation section of the agenda.

• Bill #3854 – Boundary adjustment plat for 505, 509, and 525 Old State Road

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider two requests to amend existing Conditional Use Permits. Both petitions involve businesses operating within the C-3 Commercial Zoning District.

• Petition #25-12-01: Scout Capital Group LLC request for a minor amendment to a permit for a shopping center over 50,000 square feet at 337 Clarkson Road, 15886 Clayton Road, and 15850 Clayton Road
• Petition #25-12-02: Bommarito Automotive Group request to amend a permit for a Dodge/RAM/Chrysler dealership at 15502, 15484, and 15494 Manchester Road and 28 Reinke Road

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request by Old State Investments Inc. to reduce the required rear yard setback for an existing garage at 509 Old State Road from 15 feet to 9 feet. The applicant proposes a boundary adjustment between 501 and 509 Old State Road to facilitate a sale to Richards Building Supply.

• Public hearing: Variance for 509 Old State Road garage setback (15' to 9')
• Boundary adjustment between 501 and 509 Old State Road
• M-1 Light Industrial Zoning District
• Application fee: $150.00
• Public hearing fee: $50.00

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss several legislative bills. Key items include the city's 2026 budget and a call for a special election.

• Bill #3851: 2026 Budget
• Bill #3852: Special Election for District 3 Council Member
• Bill #3853: Municipal Code amendment regarding Trash Enclosures

The council unanimously approved Ordinance #3617, adopting the 2026 budget, capital program, long‑range plan, and position classifications/pay plan. It also approved Ordinance #3618, calling a special election on April 7, 2026 to fill the District 3 council seat. Finally, Ordinance #3619 was adopted, amending the municipal code provisions for trash enclosures.

• Approved 2026 budget, capital program, long‑range plan, and pay plan (7 AYES)
• Approved special election on April 7, 2026 for District 3 council seat (7 AYES)
• Approved amendment to trash enclosure code (7 AYES)

City Council

The Ellisville City Council meeting will discuss five proposed amendments to the municipal code. The bills address regulations on fireworks, interference with first responders, emergency vehicle operations, business licensing, and liquor licensing. Council members will vote on each amendment during the regular meeting.

• Bill #3846 – amendment to the municipal code regarding fireworks
• Bill #3847 – amendment to the municipal code regarding interference with first responders
• Bill #3848 – amendment to the municipal code regarding emergency vehicles
• Bill #3849 – amendment to the municipal code regarding business licenses
• Bill #3850 – amendment to the municipal code regarding liquor licenses

Park Advisory Board

The Ellisville Park Advisory Board will review and discuss budget items during the October 27, 2025 meeting. The board will also receive a director's report covering recreation programs, dog park turf, and swim team finals. Old business includes a discussion of Ashers Playground. Public comments will be taken before adjournment.

• Director's report on recreation programs and events
• Director's report on dog park turf
• Director's report on swim team finals
• Old business: Ashers Playground
• New business: budget items

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the Jan. 24, 2022 meeting by voice vote. It also approved all listed improvement projects, including replacement of the Bluebird Pavilion, the Gazebo, park fencing, and painting of the Edge Aquatic Center. No other motions were taken and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote)
• Approved Jan. 24, 2022 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved all improvement projects (no vote recorded)
• Motion to adjourn passed (voice vote)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting. The council also approved the petition to allow a chain‑link fence at 419 and 423 Old State Road, specifying that the fence must be black vinyl‑coated chain link or black aluminum. All votes were recorded as AYES.

• Approved agenda (all AYES)
• Approved September 17, 2025 minutes (all AYES)
• Approved fence variance for 419 & 423 Old State Road – black vinyl‑coated chain link or black aluminum (all AYES)

Architectural Review Board

The Ellisville Architectural Review Board will consider a request from Auto Spa Express for sign variances at 15552 Manchester Road in the C‑3 Commercial Zoning District. The variances cover flat lettering on a monument sign, two wall sign cabinets, a west‑facing wall cabinet, and an oversized changeable character sign. Staff recommends approval of the variances.

• Sign variances for Auto Spa Express at 15552 Manchester Road – flat lettering on monument sign, two wall sign cabinets, west‑facing wall cabinet, and oversized changeable character sign

City Council

The Ellisville City Council will meet on September 17, 2025. The council will consider three pieces of legislation: Bill #3843 to amend Chapter 125 of the municipal code concerning the Sunshine Law; Bill #3844 to amend the municipal code regarding digital signs; and Bill #3845 to establish the 2025 tax levy. No other agenda items are listed.

• Bill #3843 – amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 125 (Sunshine Law)
• Bill #3844 – amendment to Municipal Code concerning digital signs
• Bill #3845 – establishment of the 2025 tax levy

The council approved a vinyl‑coated chain‑link fence petition for 1006 Carole Lane. It received and filed the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendation on signage amendments. Ordinances amending the Sunshine Law, the city sign code, and establishing the 2025 annual tax levy were all adopted. Two members were reappointed to the Board of Zoning Adjustment.

• Approved vinyl‑coated chain‑link fence petition (7 AYE)
• Filed Planning and Zoning Commission signage recommendation (7 AYE)
• Adopted Ordinance #3610 (Sunshine Law) – first and second readings (7 AYE each)
• Adopted Ordinance #3611 (sign code amendments) – amendment, first and second readings (7 AYE each)
• Adopted Ordinance #3612 (2025 annual tax levy) – first and second readings (7 AYE each)
• Reappointed Sandie McGrath to Board of Zoning Adjustment (7 AYE)
• Reappointed Patrick Seamands to Board of Zoning Adjustment (7 AYE)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Ellisville Planning & Zoning Commission will vote on Petition #25-09-01 to amend an existing Conditional Use Permit for P&H Service, Inc., allowing continued operation of a self‑service, auto‑detailing and full‑service car wash at 15552 Manchester Road in the C‑3 Commercial District. The commission will also hold a public hearing on Petition #25-09-02 to revise city signage regulations in Title IV, Chapter 410. A third item is the recommendation on Petition #25-08-01 for a conditional use permit for a massage therapy business at 300 Ozark Trail #224 Clarkson Road. Routine agenda and minutes approvals are also on the docket.

• Petition #25-09-01: Amend Conditional Use Permit (Ordinance #3211) for P&H Service, Inc. car wash at 15552 Manchester Road – staff recommends approval with bike rack, crosswalk restripe, and curb‑cut conditions.
• Petition #25-09-02: Public hearing to amend City signage code (Title IV, Chapter 410) covering signs for residential, commercial, light industrial districts and billboards.
• Petition #25-08-01: Conditional use permit request for massage therapy at 300 Ozark Trail #224 Clarkson Road in the C‑3 Commercial District.
• Approval of agenda and approval of minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting.
• Meeting held in‑person at Ellisville Government Center, 1 Weis Avenue, Ellisville, MO 63011.

City Council

The Ellisville City Council approved Ordinance #3609, granting a conditional use permit for Rene Sackett to operate a massage therapy business at 300 Ozark Trail Drive #224 and waived the $350 application fee. The council also approved a liquor‑by‑the‑drink request for the Hot Dog It’s Chili event at Bluebird Park and authorized a grant application for Phase 2 renovation of the eastern portion of Bluebird Park. All votes were recorded as AYES.

• Approved Ordinance #3609 (conditional use permit for massage therapy at 300 Ozark Trail Dr #224) – 6 AYES
• Waived $350 conditional use permit application fee – 6 AYES
• Approved liquor‑by‑the‑drink request for Hot Dog It’s Chili event at Bluebird Park (Oct 24, 2025) – 6 AYES
• Received and filed Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation for the same conditional use – 6 AYES
• Approved Resolution #08-20-2025 to authorize city manager to submit municipal park grant application – 6 AYES

City Council

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting. It also approved the appointment of Kristen Ray as Interim Director of the Fountain Plaza Community Development District to serve the unexpired term through June 16, 2028. No public comments were made and there was no closed session.

• Approved agenda (unanimous AYES)
• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (Roemerman, Niebling, Compton, Cahill, Sanborn, Hildebrand, Boggs AYES)
• Approved appointment of Kristen Ray as Interim Director to the Fountain Plaza Community Development District (Roemerman, Niebling, Compton, Cahill, Sanborn, Hildebrand, Boggs AYES)

Architectural Review Board

The board unanimously approved its meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting. It also approved Christian Brothers Automotive's design and material request for 11 Ellisville Towne Centre Drive in the C‑4 Business Park zone. Additionally, the board approved a sign code waiver for Tropical Smoothie at 339 Clarkson Road in the C‑3 Commercial zone. All approvals were recorded as unanimous AYE votes.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous AYE)
• Approved April 16 minutes (5‑0 AYE)
• Approved design and materials for Christian Brothers Automotive at 11 Ellisville Towne Centre Drive (5‑0 AYE)
• Approved sign code waiver for Tropical Smoothie at 339 Clarkson Road (5‑0 AYE)

City Council

The council approved a special‑event liquor license for the St. Clare of Assisi Men’s Club Oktoberfest and a chain‑link fence variance at 129 Strecker Road. It received and filed two Planning and Zoning Commission recommendations and adopted two ordinances: Ordinance #3607 amending the Chick‑Fil‑A conditional use permit to widen the drive‑through, reduce parking and modify landscaping, and Ordinance #3608 updating accessory‑building regulations. The council also renewed several existing liquor licenses for 2025‑2026.

• Approved special‑event liquor license for St. Clare of Assisi Men’s Club Oktoberfest (5‑0)
• Approved chain‑link fence variance at 129 Strecker Rd (5‑0)
• Filed Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation for Chick‑fil‑A amendment (5‑0)
• Filed Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation for accessory‑building code amendment (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance #3607 amending Chick‑fil‑A permit (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance #3608 revising accessory‑building regulations (5‑0)
• Approved renewal of multiple liquor licenses for 2025‑2026 (consent agenda)
• Approved agenda and minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Ellisville City Council approved a 6‑foot privacy fence variance at 380 Wolff Lane. It received and filed three Planning and Zoning Commission recommendations covering the automotive permit, home‑occupation code changes, and landscaping requirements. The council adopted Ordinance #3603, granting Christian Brothers Automotive a conditional use permit to operate at 11 Ellisville Towne Centre Drive. The first reading of Ordinance #3604 amending home‑based business regulations also passed.

• Approved 6‑ft privacy fence variance at 380 Wolff Lane (all AYES)
• Filed Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation for Christian Brothers Automotive conditional use permit (all AYES)
• Filed Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation for home‑occupation code amendments (all AYES)
• Filed Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation for landscaping code amendments (all AYES)
• Adopted Ordinance #3603 granting conditional use permit to Christian Brothers Automotive (all AYES)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance #3604 amending home‑based business regulations (all AYES)

City Council

The Ellisville City Council adopted Ordinance #3601, amending the Ellisville Marketplace Community Improvement District to extend it four years and add $500,000 for façade and center improvements. It also approved Ordinance #3602 updating municipal court fine collection rules and a resolution joining the Missouri Blue Shield Program. Additional actions included approving a six‑foot deer fence at 1124 Kiefer Creek Road and reappointing Mahmoud Kaaki to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

• Approved petition for six‑foot deer fence at 1124 Kiefer Creek Road (unanimous AYE)
• Adopted Ordinance #3601 amending Ellisville Marketplace CID (extension + $500K) (5 AYE, 2 NAY)
• Adopted Ordinance #3602 amending city code on payment and collection of fines (unanimous AYE)
• Approved Resolution #05-07-2025 to implement Missouri Blue Shield Program (unanimous AYE)
• Reappointed Mahmoud Kaaki to the Planning and Zoning Commission (unanimous AYE)
• Sworn in newly elected Council Members Robert Clark Compton, Greg Sanborn, and Curt Boggs

Park Advisory Board

The board approved the meeting agenda and the October 21, 2024 minutes by voice vote. Director Grobelny reported that Mockingbird Park improvements are complete, a $4,000 sculpture was purchased, and turf is being added to the small dog park at a cost of $90,000. She also announced pool repairs costing approximately $100,000, a new "Spring Fling" sculpture, a new garden fence, and plans to replace the existing playground with an inclusive Asher’s Playground. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved October 21, 2024 minutes (voice vote)
• Motion to adjourn adopted (voice vote)

Architectural Review Board

The Architectural Review Board unanimously approved its meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 5, 2025 session. The board also approved Brew Crew, LLC’s request for design, material and sign‑code waivers for the new 7 Brew Coffee drive‑through at 15444‑A Manchester Road in the C‑3 Commercial zone. All votes recorded were AYES.

• Approved agenda (unanimous AYES)
• Approved March 5, 2025 minutes (6 AYES)
• Approved 7 Brew Coffee design and sign‑code waivers (5 AYES, 0 NAYS)

City Council

The council unanimously approved two fence variances in the R‑1 residential district, one at 1500 Virginia Avenue and another at 1601 Sunnyridge Road. It also approved the conditional use permit for Brew Crew, LLC to operate a drive‑through coffee shop at 15444‑A Manchester Road, creating Ordinance #3599. An amendment to the nuisance abatement code was adopted as Ordinance #3600, and four members were reappointed to the Economic Development Commission.

• Approved 6‑ft fence variance at 1500 Virginia Ave (6‑Aye)
• Approved 6‑ft fence variance at 1601 Sunnyridge Rd (6‑Aye)
• Received and filed Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation for Brew Crew CUP (6‑Aye)
• Approved Ordinance #3599 granting Brew Crew conditional use permit for drive‑through coffee shop (6‑Aye)
• Approved Ordinance #3600 amending nuisance abatement code (6‑Aye)
• Reappointed four members to the Economic Development Commission (6‑Aye)

City Council

The Ellisville City Council unanimously approved the agenda and the March 19 minutes. It also approved three petitions: a special event liquor license for the 4th of July celebration in Bluebird Park, a F45 Training member appreciation event on May 3, and a storage shed at 1508 La Dina Place. Finally, the council adopted Ordinance #3598, amending the 2024 city budget, with unanimous AYE votes on both readings.

• Approved agenda (unanimous AYE)
• Approved March 19 minutes (unanimous AYE)
• Approved special event liquor license for 4th of July celebration (unanimous AYE)
• Approved F45 Training Member Appreciation Day event on May 3 (unanimous AYE)
• Approved storage shed permit at 1508 La Dina Place (unanimous AYE)
• Adopted Ordinance #3598 amending 2024 budget, final passage (unanimous AYE)

City Council

The council voted to approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 5, 2025 meeting, each receiving unanimous AYES votes. Mayor Roemerman read a proclamation designating April 25, 2025 as Arbor Day in Ellisville. No other actions, such as closed‑session items, were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous AYES)
• Approved March 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous AYES)
• Proclaimed April 25, 2025 Arbor Day