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Eureka public meetings in 2024

39 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 17, 2024

Board of Aldermen

Eureka aldermen to consider rezoning for ALDI, restaurant drive-thru permit

The Board of Aldermen will act on Planning and Zoning Commission recommendations: a special use permit for a restaurant with a drive-thru at 33 Truitt Drive and a rezoning of two parcels (2.2 acres) at 1421 and 1425 West Fifth Street from Commercial to Planned Commercial for ALDI, Inc. The board will also approve city disbursements and may enter closed session for legal, personnel, and real estate matters.

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✓ Decided: Eureka approves floodwall contract and Fifth Street rezoning

The Board of Aldermen approved a Special Use Permit for a drive-thru restaurant at 33 Truitt Drive with a sidewalk condition, and adopted Ordinance No. 2817 rezoning 1421 and 1425 West Fifth Street from Commercial to Planned Commercial. They also adopted Ordinance No. 2818 authorizing a floodwall construction contract, despite one alderman's concern about insufficient review time. The board approved city disbursements and entered closed session.

Wed Dec 11, 2024

Planning & Zoning Commission

ALDI seeks rezoning of 2.2 acres for planned commercial at 1421-1425 West Fifth Street

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider two petitions: a special use permit for a restaurant with drive-thru at 33 Truitt Drive, and a rezoning request from ALDI, Inc. for two parcels totaling 2.2 acres at 1421 and 1425 West Fifth Street from Commercial to Planned Commercial. The commission will also act on minutes from October 2024 and handle other business.

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✓ Decided: Eureka P&Z recommends approval for Starbucks drive-thru and ALDI rezoning

The Eureka Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval for a Special Use Permit for a Starbucks with a drive-thru at 33 Truitt Drive (6-1, with Mr. Scheer voting no) and for ALDI's rezoning of two parcels at 1421 and 1425 West Fifth Street from Commercial to Planned Commercial (unanimous). Both recommendations will go to the Board of Aldermen for final decisions.

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Wed Dec 11, 2024

Planning & Zoning Commission

Eureka Planning & Zoning to consider ALDI rezoning and new drive-thru restaurant

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two land-use petitions. The body will consider a rezoning request for ALDI and a special use permit for a restaurant.

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✓ Decided: Eureka Planning Commission recommends Starbucks drive-thru and ALDI rezoning

The Eureka Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a Special Use Permit for a Starbucks with a drive-thru at 33 Truitt Drive, passing 6-1 with one dissenting vote. The commission also unanimously recommended rezoning two parcels at 1421 and 1425 West Fifth Street from Commercial to Planned Commercial for an ALDI store. Both recommendations will go to the Board of Aldermen for final decisions.

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Tue Dec 3, 2024

Board of Aldermen

Shipping container code amendment, radio renewal up for vote

The Board of Aldermen will consider three bills: authorizing renewal of the St. Louis County Radio System Agreement, amending the municipal code regarding shipping containers, and authorizing a fire hydrant installation by Missouri American Water Company. They will also approve city disbursements and may enter closed session for legal, personnel, and real estate matters. The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting from November 27 was cancelled, so no action is needed on that item.

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Tue Nov 19, 2024

Board of Aldermen

Eureka Board of Aldermen to approve disbursements and enter closed session

The board will consider approving city disbursements and acknowledging financial statements. A closed session is planned for discussions on attorney-client privilege, litigation, personnel, and real estate. The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting from November 13 was cancelled, so no board action is required on that item. The remaining agenda items are procedural.

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Tue Nov 5, 2024

Board of Aldermen

Board to receive insurance grant presentation, approve disbursements, and enter closed session

The Eureka Board of Aldermen will consider routine items including approving minutes from October 15, 2024, and city disbursements. A presentation on an insurance safety measures grant will be given. The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting was cancelled, so no action is required. The board will then hold a closed session to discuss attorney-client privilege, litigation, personnel, and real estate matters.

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Tue Oct 15, 2024

Board of Aldermen

Board considers rezoning and special use permit for fitness center on South Virginia Avenue

The Board of Aldermen will review requests from BSB Fitness, LLC regarding a property at 130 and 134 South Virginia Avenue. The body will also consider a contract for street restriping and police officer appointments.

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Wed Oct 9, 2024

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission considers fitness center permit for South Virginia Avenue

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to discuss a petition for a Special Use Permit. The request concerns the operation of a fitness center at two specific addresses.

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Tue Oct 1, 2024

Board of Aldermen

Eureka aldermen to consider zoning code amendment and Eureka CrossFit rezoning

The Board of Aldermen will vote on a bill to amend certain zoning regulations in the municipal code. They will also refer a rezoning and special use permit petition for Eureka CrossFit to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Additionally, the board will consider contract renewals for special counsel services and vector control services with St. Louis County, as well as approve city disbursements.

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Wed Sep 25, 2024

Planning & Zoning Commission

Continued public hearing on zoning regulation amendments

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a continued public hearing on a city-initiated petition to amend certain zoning regulations, which was first heard on September 11. The primary business item is consideration of this petition. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a guest period for public comments.

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✓ Decided: Planning commission recommends zoning regulation amendments (5-1)

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing and then voted to recommend approval of a petition initiated by the City of Eureka to amend certain zoning regulations. The vote was 5-1, with Mr. Soll casting the dissenting vote. No one spoke in support or opposition during the public hearing. The minutes from September 11, 2024, were also approved unanimously.

Tue Sep 24, 2024

Board of Aldermen

Board to hold public hearing, vote on 2024 property tax rate

The Board of Aldermen is holding a special meeting with a public hearing on the proposed 2024 property tax rate, followed by consideration of a bill to adopt the rate. No specific tax rate is stated in the agenda.

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Tue Sep 17, 2024

Board of Aldermen

Board to vote on rezoning 1.05 acres at 1439 Elliot Street

The Board will consider a rezoning petition from Richard and Sherry Weible to change a 1.05-acre parcel at 1439 Elliot Street from Commercial to R-1 Residential, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. A temporary caterer's permit for Sarah’s on Central to host Oktoberfest on October 13 will also be discussed. The agenda includes approval of minutes, city disbursements, and a possible closed session.

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Wed Sep 11, 2024

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission considers rezoning of 1.05 acre parcel on Elliot Street

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a petition to rezone a property from Commercial to R-1 Residential. A separate petition to amend zoning regulations initiated by the City has been continued to September 25, 2024.

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✓ Decided: Commission recommends rezoning 1.05-acre parcel to residential

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a rezoning petition from Richard and Sherry Weible for a 1.05-acre parcel at 1439 Elliot Street from Commercial to R-1 Residential. The motion passed unanimously. A separate city-initiated zoning amendment was continued to the September 25, 2024 meeting.

Tue Sep 3, 2024

Board of Aldermen

Police officer appointment, event permits on Eureka Board agenda

The Board will vote on a proposed police officer appointment and consider several temporary caterer's permit applications for Six Flags, Freestyle Brew Co., and Red Door Liquor & Cigars. A special event permit for the Eureka Hunt & Howl is also on the agenda. Other items include approval of city disbursements, receipt of financial statements, and a possible closed session.

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Tue Aug 20, 2024

Board of Aldermen

Board to consider temporary permits and liquor licenses for Eureka Days festival

The Board will vote on temporary caterer's permits and a temporary liquor license for the upcoming Eureka Days festival. Also up for approval is a bill authorizing independent contractor agreements for umpire services. A rezoning request for 130 and 134 South Virginia Avenue is recommended but will be tabled to the September 17 meeting. The meeting also includes a closed session for legal and personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: Board approves umpire services ordinance, tables rezoning request

The Board of Aldermen approved an ordinance authorizing independent contractor agreements for umpire services (Bill No. 2916, Ordinance No. 2802) by unanimous vote. They also tabled a rezoning request for 130 and 134 South Virginia Avenue to the September 17, 2024 meeting. Two temporary caterer's permits and a temporary liquor license for Eureka Days were approved. The board approved city disbursements and entered closed session.

Wed Aug 14, 2024

Planning & Zoning Commission

Planning & Zoning to decide on rezoning and fitness center at 130-134 S. Virginia Ave

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider petitions from BSB Fitness LLC to rezone a 0.31-acre parcel from Commercial to Planned Commercial and grant a Special Use Permit for a fitness center at 130 and 134 South Virginia Avenue. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a guest period for public comment.

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Tue Aug 6, 2024

Board of Aldermen

Board to consider floodwall project easement acquisition

The Board of Aldermen will consider several bills including authorizing floodwall project easement acquisitions, amending swimming pool setback requirements, and entering into contracts for soccer park services. A special event permit for a 9/11 radio broadcast and military vehicle display in Old Town is also on the agenda. The meeting includes a proposed police officer appointment and a closed session for legal and personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: Eureka Board adopts five ordinances including access agreement and soccer contracts

The Eureka Board of Aldermen approved five ordinances, including an access agreement for property at 33 Truitt Drive, a youth soccer league contract, a testing agreement with SCI Engineering, swimming pool setback regulations, and two floodwall project easement acquisitions. The board also approved the rehiring of a police officer and a special event permit for a 97.1 Radio broadcast and military vehicle display. Several requests from residents were discussed but not decided.

Tue Jul 16, 2024

Board of Aldermen

Rezoning of 5.53 acres at 5 Franz Lane from Commercial to Residential

The Board of Aldermen will consider a bill to rezone a 5.53-acre parcel at 5 Franz Lane from Commercial to Large Lot Residential District (LLRD), following a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission. They will also vote on a contract for electrical and lighting installation at the Soccer Park. The agenda includes a guest period for public comment and approval of minutes and disbursements. A closed session is scheduled to discuss attorney-client privilege, litigation, personnel, and real estate matters.

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Wed Jul 10, 2024

Planning & Zoning Commission

Rezoning request for 5.53 acres at 5 Franz Lane from Commercial to LLRD

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning petition for 5 Franz Lane. The proposal seeks to change the approximately 5.53-acre parcel from Commercial to Large Lot Residential District.

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Tue Jul 2, 2024

Board of Aldermen

Eureka Board of Aldermen to adopt fiscal year 2024-2025 budget

The Board will consider adopting the fiscal 2024-2025 budget and amending the 2023-2024 budget. Other items include approving utility easements and a janitorial services contract. No action is required on Planning and Zoning recommendations because that meeting was cancelled.

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Tue Jun 18, 2024

Board of Aldermen

Eureka Board of Aldermen to discuss 2024-2025 budget and director appointments

The Board of Aldermen will hold a discussion regarding the Administrative Fiscal 2024-2025 Budget. The meeting also includes consideration for Hilltop Village Center and Eureka Pointe Community Improvement District Director appointments. No action is required on Planning and Zoning Commission recommendations because that meeting was cancelled.

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Tue Jun 4, 2024

Board of Aldermen

Rezoning and pipeline agreement discussions at 18601 U.S. Highway 66

The Board of Aldermen will consider a rezoning request for a portion of 18601 U.S. Highway 66 based on a Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation. The agenda also includes an encroachment agreement with Phillips 66 and a temporary catering permit application.

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Wed May 29, 2024

Planning & Zoning Commission

Eureka P&Z to consider rezoning 1.01 acres on Highway 66 to light industrial

The Eureka Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a petition to rezone a 1.01-acre portion of a 2.93-acre parcel at 18601 U.S. Highway 66 from Planned Industrial (PI) to Light Industrial (M-1). The commission will also act on minutes from its April 10, 2024 meeting and hear guest comments.

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Tue May 21, 2024

Board of Aldermen

Eureka aldermen to vote on multiple Soccer Park construction contracts

The Eureka Board of Aldermen will consider authorizing contracts for earthwork, asphalt, concrete, fencing, and synthetic turf at Soccer Park. The board will also act on three temporary caterer's permits for the June 14 Concert on Central event. The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting was cancelled, so no action is required on that item.

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Tue May 7, 2024

Board of Aldermen

Board to consider liquor license, swim lessons, and rec center painting contracts

The Eureka Board of Aldermen will vote on a temporary beer license for Legion and Lions Parks, authorize agreements for swim lessons and government center commissioning, and contract painting services for The Timbers of Eureka Recreation Center. They will also consider a police officer appointment and approve city disbursements. The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting was cancelled, so no action is needed on that item.

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Wed Apr 24, 2024

Planning & Zoning Commission

Planning & Zoning Commission meeting cancelled

The April 24, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

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Tue Apr 16, 2024

Board of Aldermen

Eureka board to vote on zoning changes, contracts, permits

The Eureka Board of Aldermen will consider several items, including a special use permit for an auto repair expansion, multiple service contracts, and a zoning code amendment. The board will also act on election results, administer oaths to new members, and may enter a closed session for legal and personnel matters.

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Wed Apr 10, 2024

Planning & Zoning Commission

Eureka P&Z to hear auto repair expansion, zoning code changes

The Eureka Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a special use permit for a motor vehicle repair facility expansion at 1091 West Fifth Street, plus a city-initiated amendment to Chapter 23 of the Municipal Code on zoning regulations. The commission will also consider a site plan approval petition for 16 East Second Street. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and a guest comment period.

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Tue Apr 2, 2024

Board of Aldermen

Board to vote on liquor license, street rehab contract, storage rules

The Eureka Board of Aldermen will consider a full liquor license for Poor Richards Restaurant and Sports Bar, authorize a contract for asphalt street rehabilitation, and amend city code on storage containers and trailers. The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting was cancelled, so no action is needed on that item. The board will also approve disbursements and may enter closed session.

Wed Mar 27, 2024

Planning & Zoning Commission

Eureka Planning & Zoning Commission meeting cancelled

The March 27, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

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Tue Mar 19, 2024

Board of Aldermen

Eureka Board to appoint Legends South interim director, approve disbursements

The Eureka Board of Aldermen is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, city disbursements, and appointing an interim director for the Legends South Recreational Facilities Association. The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting was cancelled, so no action is required on that item. The board will also enter a closed session to discuss legal, personnel, and real estate matters.

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Tue Mar 5, 2024

Board of Aldermen

Eureka aldermen to vote on liquor license, code changes

The Eureka Board of Aldermen will consider a liquor license application for O'Dell's Irish Pub & Ale House to add Sunday sales, and will vote on several municipal code amendments covering signage, curfew, tobacco/vaping, and alley traffic. The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting was cancelled, so no action is needed on that item. The board will also approve disbursements and may enter closed session for legal, personnel, and real estate matters.

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Tue Feb 20, 2024

Board of Aldermen

Board to consider site plan for gravel parking at 641 Viola Lane

The Eureka Board of Aldermen will consider a Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation on a site plan petition from Bombshell Construction Services, LLC for a graveled parking area exception at 641 Viola Lane. The board will also vote on bills authorizing a contract for Hilltop Park Lake silt and tree removal, independent contractor agreements for umpire services, and the purchase of certain real property. The agenda includes approval of city disbursements and a possible closed session for legal, personnel, and real estate matters.

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Wed Feb 14, 2024

Planning & Zoning Commission

Eureka P&Z to review site plan for 641 Viola Lane

The Eureka Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the January 10, 2024 minutes and hearing public comments. The main item is a site plan approval request from Bombshell Construction Services, LLC for a property at 641 Viola Lane. No other substantive decisions are on the agenda.

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Tue Feb 6, 2024

Board of Aldermen

Eureka board to vote on pool contract, liquor license, signage deals

The Eureka Board of Aldermen will consider a liquor license for Most Sacred Heart Catholic Church, authorize contracts for swimming pool management and highway signage, and approve routine disbursements and financial statements. The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting was cancelled, so no action is needed on that item. The board may also enter a closed session for legal, personnel, and real estate matters.

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Wed Jan 24, 2024

Planning & Zoning Commission

The January 24, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting is cancelled

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for January 24, 2024, has been cancelled. There are no items listed for discussion or decision.

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Tue Jan 16, 2024

Board of Aldermen

Eureka board to vote on rezoning 10.11 acres for storage shed

The Eureka Board of Aldermen will consider a rezoning request for a 10.11-acre parcel at 1 Hogan Circle, recommended for approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission, to allow a storage shed. The board will also act on a police officer appointment, approve city disbursements, and acknowledge financial statements. A closed session is scheduled for legal, personnel, and real estate matters.

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Wed Jan 10, 2024

Planning & Zoning Commission

Rezoning hearing for storage shed at 1 Hogan Circle

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a petition to rezone a 10.11-acre parcel at 1 Hogan Circle from R-5 to R-5C to allow construction of a storage shed. The meeting also includes election of officers and approval of prior minutes.

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Tue Jan 2, 2024

Board of Aldermen

Eureka Board of Aldermen meeting cancelled

The January 2, 2023 Board of Aldermen meeting has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

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