Eureka public meetings in 2025
30 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Aldermen
The Board will review the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendation on the MERS/Goodwill Industries appeal for a special use permit to operate a resale store with a drop‑off area at 215 Thresher Drive and schedule a public hearing on that appeal. It will also consider Bill No. RE concerning the sale of certain city property and approve city disbursements. A closed session will be held to discuss attorney‑client privileged, litigation, personnel, and real‑estate matters.
- Review Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation on MERS/Goodwill Industries special use permit at 215 Thresher Drive
- Schedule public hearing for MERS/Goodwill Industries appeal
- Bill No. RE: Sale of certain city property
- Approval of city disbursements
- Closed session on attorney‑client privilege, litigation, personnel, and real‑estate matters
The Board adopted Bill No. 2966, authorizing the sale of certain city property and designated it Ordinance No. 2853. A public hearing was scheduled for January 20, 2026 to consider a special‑use permit for MERS/Goodwill Industries at 215 Thresher Drive. The Board also approved the December 2, 2025 minutes, approved the list of city disbursements for payment, and called a closed session.
- Adopted Bill No. 2966 authorizing sale of city property (unanimous)
- Scheduled public hearing Jan 20, 2026 for MERS/Goodwill Industries special‑use permit
- Approved December 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved city disbursements list for payment (unanimous)
- Called closed session for attorney‑client, litigation, personnel, and real‑estate matters (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 8:00 p.m. (unanimous)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to discuss a report regarding a Special Use Permit appeal for a resale store. The body will also act on previous meeting minutes and cancel the December 24, 2025 meeting.
- Report issuance for MERS/Goodwill Industries Appeal for a Special Use Permit at 215 Thresher Drive
The commission approved the minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting. It approved the commission’s report on MERS/Goodwill Industries’ special‑use permit appeal for a resale store at 215 Thresher Drive, forwarding it to the Board of Aldermen. The commission also unanimously cancelled the planned December 24, 2025 meeting.
- Approved November 12, 2025 minutes (unanimously passed)
- Approved Goodwill special‑use permit report for 215 Thresher Drive (unanimously passed, Wilton abstained)
- Cancelled December 24, 2025 Planning and Zoning meeting (unanimously passed)
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen will discuss appointing a police officer, authorize a lease for a baseball field and facility, and approve city disbursements. They will also acknowledge receipt of financial statements for the period ending October 31, 2025, and hold a closed session on attorney‑client privilege, litigation, personnel and real estate matters.
- Proposed Police Officer Appointment
- Bill No. RE: Authorizing Entering into a Baseball Field and Facility Lease Agreement
- Approval of City Disbursements
- Acknowledging receipt of Financial Statements for period ending October 31, 2025
- Closed Session to discuss attorney-client privilege, litigation, personnel and real estate matters
The Board unanimously approved the appointment of Dominic Calvin as a police officer. It also adopted Bill No. 2965, creating a lease agreement for the city baseball field, and designated it Ordinance No. 2852. The list of city disbursements and the October 31 financial statements were approved. A closed session was called for attorney‑client privileged matters before the meeting adjourned.
- Approved police officer appointment (unanimous)
- Adopted Bill No. 2965 – baseball field lease ordinance (unanimous; votes: Diekmann, Kilpatrick, Ascrizzi, Murray, Sir)
- Approved city disbursement list for payment (unanimous)
- Acknowledged receipt of October 31, 2025 financial statements (unanimous)
- Called closed session for attorney‑client privilege, litigation, personnel, real‑estate matters (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 8:31 p.m. (unanimous)
Board of Aldermen
The Board will review recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve a special‑use permit for a bank with a drive‑thru component at 12 Hilltop Village Center Drive. It will also consider a separate special‑use permit for a tattoo establishment at 3 and 3A Hilltop Village Center Drive. Additional agenda items include approval of the November 4 meeting minutes and city disbursements, followed by a closed session on legal and personnel matters.
- Special‑use permit request from Sullivan Bank for a drive‑thru at 12 Hilltop Village Center Drive
- Special‑use permit request from DO Ink Therapy for a tattoo shop at 3 and 3A Hilltop Village Center Drive
- Approval of city disbursements (no dollar amount specified)
- Approval of minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting
- Closed session to discuss attorney‑client privilege, litigation, personnel and real estate matters
The Board unanimously approved a Special Use Permit for Sullivan Bank's drive‑thru at 12 Hilltop Village Center Drive and another for DO Ink Therapy tattoo studio at 3 and 3A Hilltop Center Drive. The City disbursement list was also approved for payment. A closed session was called and the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m., both unanimously.
- Approved minutes of November 4, 2025 (unanimous, Alderman Sir abstained)
- Approved Special Use Permit for Sullivan Bank drive‑thru at 12 Hilltop Village Center Drive (unanimous)
- Approved Special Use Permit for DO Ink Therapy tattoo studio at 3 & 3A Hilltop Center Drive (unanimous)
- Approved city disbursement list for payment (unanimous)
- Called closed session to discuss attorney‑client privilege, litigation, personnel and real estate matters (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 8:15 p.m. (unanimous)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider two public petitions for special use permits: one from Sullivan Bank for a bank with a drive‑thru at 12 Hilltop Village Center Drive, and one from DO Ink Therapy for a tattoo establishment at 3 and 3A Hilltop Village Center Drive. The commission will also review an appeal from MERS/Goodwill Industries for a resale store with a drop‑off area at 215 Thresher Drive. A motion to cancel the November 26, 2025 meeting will be considered.
- Petition from Sullivan Bank for a special use permit for a drive‑thru bank at 12 Hilltop Village Center Drive
- Petition from DO Ink Therapy for a special use permit for a tattoo shop at 3 and 3A Hilltop Village Center Drive
- MERS/Goodwill Industries appeal for a special use permit to operate a resale store with drop‑off area at 215 Thresher Drive
- Consideration of cancellation of the November 26, 2025 meeting
The commission unanimously approved a recommended special-use permit for Sullivan Bank’s drive‑through at 12 Hilltop Village Center Drive and another for DO Ink Therapy’s tattoo studio at 3 and 3A Hilltop Village Center Drive. The commission also moved into closed session, continued the MERS/Goodwill Industries resale‑store permit appeal to the December 10 meeting, and cancelled the November 26 planning‑zoning meeting due to the Thanksgiving holiday. The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
- Approved recommendation for Special Use Permit for Sullivan Bank (drive‑through) – unanimous
- Approved recommendation for Special Use Permit for DO Ink Therapy tattoo shop – unanimous
- Convene closed session – unanimous
- Continue MERS/Goodwill Industries Special Use Permit appeal to Dec 10 – unanimous
- Cancel November 26 Planning & Zoning meeting (Thanksgiving) – unanimous
- Adjourn meeting at 8:05 p.m. – unanimous
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen will discuss a City Administrator employment contract and amendments to municipal code regarding weed, grass, and vegetable growth. The body will also review a liquor license application and a planning appeal.
- Liquor license application for Aldi, Inc. at 1421 West Fifth Street
- Bill regarding City Administrator employment contract
- Bill amending Municipal Code for weed, grass, and vegetable growth regulations
- Appeal by MERS/Missouri Goodwill Industries of a Planning & Zoning Commission negative recommendation
The Board approved a full‑package liquor license for Aldi, Inc. and a temporary caterer’s permit for Noboleis Vineyards. It adopted two ordinances: one authorizing the city administrator employment contract (Ordinance No. 2850) and another amending weed, grass and vegetable growth regulations (Ordinance No. 2851). The Board also referred a special‑use permit appeal to the Planning & Zoning Commission, approved city disbursements, acknowledged the September 30, 2025 financial statements, and entered a closed session for privileged matters.
- Approved full‑package liquor license for Aldi, Inc., 1421 West Fifth St. (unanimous)
- Approved temporary caterer’s permit for Noboleis Vineyards, 207 South Central Ave. (unanimous)
- Adopted Bill No. 2963 authorizing city administrator employment contract (Ordinance No. 2850) (unanimous roll‑call)
- Adopted Bill No. 2964 amending weed, grass and vegetable growth regulations (Ordinance No. 2851) (unanimous roll‑call)
- Referred MERS/Goodwill special‑use permit appeal back to Planning & Zoning Commission (unanimous)
- Approved list of city disbursements for payment (unanimous)
- Acknowledged receipt of September 30, 2025 financial statements (unanimous)
- Called closed session for attorney‑client privilege, litigation, personnel and real‑estate matters (unanimous)
Board of Aldermen
The Board will review applications for special event permits, a temporary liquor license, and a temporary caterer’s permit for events scheduled in November and October. It will consider three contract authorizations: renewal of special counsel services, a park monitoring and use agreement, and a building demolition services contract. The Board will also hold a closed session to discuss attorney‑client privilege, litigation, personnel, and real estate matters. No action is required on the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendations, which were cancelled.
- Special Event Permit – Eureka Lions Club, 207 South Central Avenue, 75th Anniversary Celebration, November 8
- Special Event Permit – Wednesday Club of Eureka, 207 South Central Avenue, 70th Anniversary Celebration, November 8
- Temporary Liquor License – Eureka Lions Club, beer service for 75th Anniversary Celebration, November 8
- Temporary Caterer’s Permit – Jill Umbarger for Sarah's on Central, 127 South Central Avenue, Oktoberfest, October 12
- Bill authorizing contract renewal for Special Counsel Services
The Board approved several permits and contracts, including special event permits, a temporary liquor license, and a caterer’s permit, all unanimously. It adopted Ordinance No. 2847 to extend special counsel services and Ordinance No. 2849 for a building demolition contract, both unanimously. The Board passed Ordinance No. 2848 for a park monitoring and use agreement with a 5‑YES, 1‑NO vote. It also approved funding for Officer Kuelker’s legal defense unanimously.
- Approved September 16 & 29 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved special event permits for Eureka Lions Club and Wednesday Club (unanimous)
- Approved temporary liquor license for Eureka Lions Club (unanimous)
- Approved temporary caterer’s permit for Jill Umbarger (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2847 for special counsel services contract (6‑YES)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2848 for park monitoring and use agreement (5‑YES, 1‑NO)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2849 for building demolition services contract (6‑YES)
- Approved funding for Officer Kuelker’s defense (6‑YES)
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing and vote on Bill No. 2959 to establish the 2025 property tax rate at Eureka City Hall.
- Public Hearing on 2025 Property Tax Rate
- Bill No. 2959: Establishing 2025 Property Tax Rate
- Meeting at Eureka City Hall (120 City Hall Drive)
The Board of Aldermen adopted Bill No. 2959 as Ordinance No. 2846, establishing the annual tax levy rate for 2025 on all taxable property in Eureka. The adoption was approved by unanimous roll‑call vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.
- Adopted Bill No. 2959 as Ordinance No. 2846 establishing 2025 property tax rate (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen will review recommendations to deny special use permits for a resale store and equipment storage. The meeting includes votes on park agreements, a property conveyance, and the adoption of a regional hazard mitigation plan.
- Recommended denial of Special Use Permit for resale store at 215 Thresher Drive
- Recommended denial of Special Use Permit for outdoor storage at 302 & 312 North Central Avenue
- Bill regarding Legends Parkway speed limit change
- Resolution 9-16-25-1 adopting St. Louis Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Bill authorizing property conveyance
The Board unanimously approved the regional all‑hazard mitigation plan for 2025‑2030. It also reappointed the municipal judge for a two‑year term and adopted several ordinances, including a mountain bike park maintenance agreement, an independent contractor agreement for umpire services, a speed‑limit reduction on Legends Parkway, and a property conveyance ordinance. The Goodwill Industries special‑use petition was tabled, while the Shamrock Sewer and Drain special‑use permit was approved.
- Hazard mitigation plan resolution adopted (unanimous)
- Municipal Judge Bill Biermann reappointed for two years (unanimous)
- Mountain Bike Park Maintenance Ordinance adopted as Ordinance No. 2842 (unanimous)
- Independent Contractor Ordinance for umpire services adopted as Ordinance No. 2843 (unanimous)
- Legends Parkway speed‑limit reduction ordinance adopted as Ordinance No. 2844 (unanimous)
- Property conveyance ordinance adopted as Ordinance No. 2845 (unanimous)
- Goodwill Industries special‑use petition tabled to 10‑7‑25 meeting (unanimous)
- Shamrock Sewer and Drain special‑use permit approved with conditions (unanimous)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider two special-use permit applications. One request, from Jason Rybak of MERS/Missouri Goodwill Industries, seeks a resale store with a drop-off area at 215 Thresher Drive. The other, from Joseph B. Donovan of Shamrock Sewer and Drain, LLC, seeks approval for outdoor equipment storage at 302 and 312 North Central Avenue. The meeting also includes routine actions such as approving the minutes from August 27, 2025.
- Special Use Permit for resale store with drop‑off area at 215 Thresher Drive (applicant: MERS/Missouri Goodwill Industries)
- Special Use Permit for outdoor equipment storage at 302 & 312 North Central Avenue (applicant: Shamrock Sewer and Drain, LLC)
The commission voted to give a negative recommendation for the Goodwill special use permit at 215 Thresher Drive. A separate petition for outdoor equipment storage at 302 and 312 North Central Avenue also received a negative recommendation. Both votes were split 3‑YES to 3‑NO.
- Negative recommendation for Goodwill special use permit (3 YES, 3 NO)
- Negative recommendation for Shamrock equipment storage permit (3 YES, 3 NO)
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen will review a contractor agreement for Police Department accreditation. The meeting also includes applications for temporary caterer's permits for October events.
- Police Department Accreditation Independent Contractor Agreement
- Temporary Caterer’s Permit for Red Door Liquor & Cigars (115 South Central Avenue) for Eureka Days and Oktoberfest
- Temporary Caterer’s Permit for Hola! Mexican Food (106 South Central Avenue) for Oktoberfest
The Board unanimously approved the minutes from August 19, 2025, and authorized three temporary caterer permits for upcoming events. It adopted Bill No. 2954 as Ordinance No. 2841, authorizing an independent contractor for police department accreditation, and approved the city disbursements list for payment. Planning and zoning recommendations were tabled to the September 10 meeting, and a closed session was called before adjourning the meeting.
- Approved minutes of August 19, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved three temporary caterer permits (unanimous)
- Adopted Bill No. 2954 as Ordinance No. 2841 authorizing police accreditation contractor (unanimous roll‑call: Diekmann, Kilpatrick, Ascrizzi, Murray, Holloway, Sir all YES)
- Approved city disbursements list for payment (unanimous)
- Tabled planning and zoning recommendations to September 10 meeting
- Called closed session on attorney‑client privilege, litigation, personnel, and real‑estate matters (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 8:00 p.m. (unanimous)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Eureka Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two special use permit petitions at its August 27 meeting. Both items involve requests to operate or store items in existing buildings on specific lots.
- Special Use Permit for resale store with drop-off at 215 Thresher Drive (Mers/Missouri Goodwill Industries)
- Special Use Permit for outdoor equipment storage at 302 & 312 North Central Avenue (Shamrock Sewer and Drain, LLC)
The commission approved the minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting. The Goodwill Industries special-use permit for 215 Thresher Drive was tabled to the September 10, 2025 meeting. The Shamrock Sewer and Drain outdoor-storage permit for 302 and 312 North Central Avenue was also continued to the September 10, 2025 meeting. The commission voted to have the City Administrator request a police officer attend future Planning and Zoning meetings.
- Approved April 23, 2025 minutes (unanimously)
- Tabled Goodwill special-use permit to 9/10/25 meeting (unanimously)
- Continued Shamrock Sewer special-use permit to 9/10/25 meeting (unanimously)
- Ordered City Administrator to request police officer attendance at meetings (unanimously)
Board of Aldermen
The Eureka Board of Aldermen will meet to approve city disbursements, consider a contract for street rehabilitation services, and issue temporary permits for the Eureka Days and Oktoberfest events.
- Street rehabilitation contract to be authorized
- Eureka Days event permit for Eureka-Pacific Elks Lodge #2644
- Oktoberfest event permit for Karen Bopp on South Central Avenue
- Go! St. Louis Walk/Run event permit for Mona Vespa
- Approval of City Disbursements
The Board approved a contract with Ford Asphalt Company to provide street rehabilitation services, adopting Bill No. 2953 as Ordinance No. 2840 with a 5‑yes to 1‑no vote. It also approved a temporary liquor permit for the Eureka Pacific Elks Lodge’s October 3‑5 “Eureka Days” event. The Board authorized city cosponsorship of the Oktoberfest and Go! St. Louis Walk/Run special events, each approved unanimously. Additionally, the Board approved emergency storm‑sewer and street repairs on Walden Drive and authorized payment of city disbursements, both unanimously.
- Adopted Bill No. 2953 authorizing contract with Ford Asphalt (5 YES, 1 NO)
- Approved temporary liquor permit for Eureka Pacific Elks Lodge #2644 (Oct 3‑5) (unanimous)
- Approved city cosponsorship of Oktoberfest special event (unanimous, with prior‑approval condition)
- Approved city cosponsorship of Go! St. Louis Walk/Run special event (unanimous)
- Approved emergency repair of storm sewer inlet and street on Walden Drive and HOA notice (unanimous)
- Approved payment of listed city disbursements (unanimous; Diekmann recused)
- Called a closed session for attorney‑client privilege, litigation, personnel, real estate matters (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of August 5, 2025 (unanimous)
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing and consider a bill regarding the Eureka Pointe Community Improvement District amendment. The body will also review liquor and catering permits and a contract with the Discovery Youth Soccer League.
- Public hearing and bill for Eureka Pointe Community Improvement District Amendment
- Contract authorization for Discovery Youth Soccer League
- Temporary liquor license for Eureka Lions Club (October 3rd-5th)
- Temporary caterer's permits for Six Flags (September 5th and September 13th-November 2nd)
- Readoption of financial disclosure requirements
The Board adopted the Eureka Pointe Community Improvement District amendment as Ordinance No. 2837. It also approved multiple ordinances, appointed a part‑time police officer, and reappointed a planning commission member. All actions were taken by roll‑call vote as recorded.
- Approved July 15, 2025 minutes (5 YES, 1 abstain)
- Appointed Michael Feick as part‑time police officer (unanimous)
- Approved temporary liquor license for Eureka Lions Club (Oct 3‑5) (unanimous)
- Approved temporary caterer’s permits for Six Flags events (unanimous)
- Adopted Bill No. 2950 (CID amendment) as Ordinance No. 2837 (5 YES, 1 NO)
- Adopted Bill No. 2951 (Discovery Youth Soccer League contract) as Ordinance No. 2838 (unanimous)
- Adopted Bill No. 2952 (financial disclosure readoption) as Ordinance No. 2839 (unanimous)
- Reappointed Ed Smith to Planning and Zoning Commission (unanimous)
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen will meet to vote on the city budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Members will also consider a police officer appointment and a transportation agreement. The meeting includes a review of a special use permit for a business on West Fifth Street.
- Bill to adopt the Fiscal 2025-2026 Budget
- Proposed Police Officer Appointment
- Consideration of Special Use Permit Revocation Process for Trusted Journey Pet Memorial Services at 1631 West Fifth Street
- Resolution 7-15-25-1 regarding Fourth Street Transportation Development District Letter Agreement
The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the July 1 meeting. It appointed Jeff Emge as a full‑time Eureka police officer. The Board adopted the FY 2025‑26 city budget (Bill No. 2949) and approved Resolution No. 7‑15‑25‑1 for the Fourth Street Transportation Development District, and it approved the listed city disbursements. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved July 1 minutes (unanimously)
- Appointed Jeff Emge as full‑time police officer (unanimously)
- Adopted FY 2025‑26 budget ordinance (unanimously, roll‑call 4‑0)
- Approved Resolution No. 7‑15‑25‑1 (unanimously)
- Approved city disbursements for payment (unanimously)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimously)
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen will review budget adjustments for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and authorize specific expenditures for 2026. The meeting includes a permit application for a modular structure and a bill regarding a school resource officer agreement.
- Modular permit application for J.P.'s Sports Bar & Grill at 95 Hilltop Village Center Drive
- Resolution No. 7-1-25-1 to amend the Fiscal 2024-2025 Budget
- Authorization of 2026 Fiscal Year expenditures pending budget adoption
- Bill authorizing a School Resource Officer Agreement
The Board adopted Bill No. 2948, creating a school resource officer agreement, and approved a resolution amending the 2024-2025 fiscal budget. It also authorized interim 2025-26 expenditures, approved city disbursements, and called a closed session. The modular permit application for J.P.’s Sports Bar & Grill was tabled, and the June 17 minutes were approved.
- Approved June 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Amended fiscal 2024-2025 budget (unanimous)
- Authorized certain 2025-26 expenditures pending budget adoption (unanimous)
- Adopted Bill No. 2948 – school resource officer ordinance (unanimous roll call)
- Approved city disbursements for payment (unanimous)
- Modular permit application for 95 Hilltop Village Center Drive tabled (no vote recorded)
- Called closed session for attorney-client privilege, litigation, personnel, real estate matters (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:30 p.m. (unanimous)
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen will meet to discuss updates to the municipal code and authorize a swim lesson services agreement. The body will also review liquor license renewals and community improvement district matters.
- Bill No. 2946: Amending the Municipal Code regarding ordinance adoption procedures
- Bill No. [unspecified]: Authorizing Swim Lesson Services Agreement
- Resolution No. 6-17-25-1: Hilltop Village Center Community Improvement District substantial completion extension
- Liquor License Renewal List for 2025-2026
- Reappointment of Directors to The Arbors of Rockwood Community Improvement District
The Board adopted Bill No. 2946, amending the municipal code for ordinance adoption, with a 5‑yes to 1‑no vote. It also passed Bill No. 2947 authorizing a swim‑lesson services agreement unanimously. Additional actions included approving a resolution for the Hilltop Village Center CID extension, renewing liquor licenses for 2025‑2026, reappointing two directors to the Arbors of Rockwood Community Improvement District, and approving city disbursements. A closed session was called for matters covered by attorney‑client privilege.
- Adopted Bill No. 2946 amending ordinance adoption procedure (5‑yes, 1‑no)
- Adopted Bill No. 2947 authorizing swim‑lesson services agreement (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution No. 6-17-25-1 for Hilltop Village Center CID extension (unanimous)
- Renewed liquor licenses for 2025‑2026 (unanimous)
- Reappointed Kevin Coffey and Craig Sabo as directors of the Arbors of Rockwood CID (unanimous)
- Approved city disbursements list for payment (unanimous)
- Called a closed session for attorney‑client privilege, litigation, personnel, and real‑estate matters (unanimous)
- Approved the minutes of the June 3, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen will review a contract extension for police communication services and a municipal code amendment regarding ordinance adoption. The meeting includes applications for temporary caterer's permits for the Concert on Central event.
- Contract extension with St. Louis County for Police Communication Services
- Amendment to Municipal Code regarding the procedure to adopt an ordinance
- Temporary Caterer's Permit for Sarah's on Central (127 South Central Avenue) for June 13, 2025
- Temporary Caterer's Permit for Hola! Mexican Food (106 South Central Avenue) for June 13, 2025
The Board approved the minutes from May 20 and May 29 unanimously. It adopted Bill No. 2945, renewing the police communication services contract with St. Louis County, by unanimous roll‑call vote. Bill No. 2946 was not adopted and was tabled after a 5‑yes, 1‑no vote. The Board also approved temporary caterer permits, city disbursements, and called a closed session.
- Approved May 20 and May 29 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved temporary caterer permits for Sarah’s On Central and Hola! Mexican Food (unanimous)
- Adopted Bill No. 2945 police communication services contract extension (YES‑YES‑YES‑YES‑YES‑YES)
- Bill No. 2946 ordinance adoption procedure failed third reading; tabled (5 YES, 1 NO)
- Approved city disbursements for payment (unanimous)
- Called closed session for attorney‑client privilege, litigation, personnel, real‑estate matters (unanimous)
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen is meeting to consider a resolution regarding public safety. The agenda consists of a single resolution and standard procedural items.
- Resolution 5-29-25-1: Affirming Commitment to Public Safety and the Reduction of Violent Crime
The Eureka Board of Aldermen adopted Resolution 5-29-25-1, which affirms the city’s commitment to public safety and the reduction of violent crime. The motion was moved by Alderman Sir, seconded by Alderman Holloway, and passed by a unanimous roll‑call vote of all five present aldermen. No other matters were addressed before the meeting adjourned.
- Adopted Resolution 5-29-25-1 affirming commitment to public safety (unanimous 5‑0)
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen will meet to vote on a dedication agreement for Legends Parkway and a contractor agreement for umpire services. The board will also appoint a representative to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
- Legends Parkway Dedication Agreement
- Independent Contractor Agreement for Umpire Services
- Planning and Zoning Commission Representative Appointment
The Board unanimously approved the open meeting minutes from May 6, 2025. It then proceeded with Bill No. 2943, reading it a third time and moving to adopt the ordinance that would dedicate Legends Parkway to the City. The roll‑call vote on the adoption was called for, but the minutes do not record the outcome.
- Approved open meeting minutes of May 6, 2025 (unanimous)
- Read Bill No. 2943 for the third time
- Moved to adopt Bill No. 2943 as ordinance by roll‑call vote (outcome not recorded)
Board of Aldermen
The Board will consider bills for a land subdivision and vacation of rights-of-way, and discuss Southwestern Corridor transportation funding. They will also act on a special use permit for tattooing and a temporary caterer's permit. A closed session is planned for legal, personnel, and real estate matters.
- Special use permit for tattooing services at 97 Hilltop Village Center, Suite F
- Subdivision of approximately 16.67 acres at 18062 St. Stephens Road
- Bill authorizing vacation of certain rights-of-way
- Discussion of Southwestern Corridor Transportation and Funding Matters
- Temporary caterer's permit for Red Door Liquor & Cigars at 115 South Central Avenue on June 13, 2025 (Concert on Central)
The Board unanimously adopted Bill No. 2941, creating a subdivision on the 16.67‑acre parcel at 18062 St. Stephens Road, and Bill No. 2942, vacating certain rights‑of‑way. It also approved a Special Use Permit for tattooing services at 97 Hilltop Village Center and a temporary caterer’s permit for Red Door Liquor & Cigars. Additionally, the Board re‑elected Jerry Diekmann as President, appointed Brandon Royal to the Planning and Zoning Commission, approved city disbursements, and called a closed session for privileged matters.
- Adopted Bill No. 2941 (subdivision of ~16.67 acres at 18062 St. Stephens Rd) – unanimous
- Adopted Bill No. 2942 (vacation and conveyance of certain rights‑of‑way) – unanimous
- Approved Special Use Permit for tattooing at 97 Hilltop Village Center, Suite F – unanimous
- Approved Temporary Caterer’s Permit for Red Door Liquor & Cigars (June 13, 2025) – unanimous
- Re‑elected Jerry Diekmann as Board President – unanimous
- Appointed Brandon Royal to Planning and Zoning Commission – unanimous
- Approved City disbursement list for payment – unanimous
- Called closed session for attorney‑client, litigation, personnel, and real‑estate matters – unanimous
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and review petitions regarding two land use requests. The body will consider a special use permit for a business and a subdivision of acreage.
- Special Use Permit for tattooing services at 97 Hilltop Village Center, Suite F (5th Street Beauty Bar, LLC)
- Subdivision of approximately 16.67 acres at 18062 St. Stephens Road (Analytical Acquisitions, LLC)
The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the Jan. 29, 2025 meeting, with one member abstaining. It unanimously recommended approval of a special use permit for tattooing services at 97 Hilltop Village Center, Suite F. It also unanimously recommended approval of a subdivision of approximately 16.67 acres at 18062 St. Stephens Road. The meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m.
- Approved Jan. 29, 2025 minutes (unanimous, Barry abstained)
- Recommended approval of special use permit for tattooing at 97 Hilltop Village Center, Suite F (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of subdivision of ~16.67 acres at 18062 St. Stephens Road (unanimous)
Board of Aldermen
This is a special meeting of the Eureka Board of Aldermen with a single agenda item: consideration of Bill No. 2939, which authorizes industrial revenue bonds for ALDI at 1421 and 1425 West Fifth Street.
- Bill No. 2939 – Authorizing ALDI Industrial Revenue Bonds for properties at 1421 & 1425 West Fifth Street
The Board adopted Bill No. 2939, authorizing revenue bonds for the Aldi development at 1421 & 1425 West Fifth Street, and designated it Ordinance No. 2827. Alderman Diekmann recused himself; the roll‑call vote was four yes and one no. The meeting adjourned at 6:11 p.m.
Board of Aldermen
The Board will address three bills: authorizing industrial revenue bonds for ALDI at 1421 & 1425 West Fifth Street, a contract for asphalt street rehabilitation, and independent contractor agreements for umpire services. A temporary caterer's permit for O'Dell's Irish Pub on June 13 is also up for approval. The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting was cancelled, so no action is required on that item. The meeting includes swearing in new aldermen, reading election results, and a possible closed session.
- Temporary Caterer's Permit for O'Dell's Irish Pub & Ale House, 141 S. Central Avenue, June 13, 2025 (Concert on Central)
- Bill authorizing ALDI Industrial Revenue Bonds at 1421 & 1425 West Fifth Street
- Bill authorizing contract for Asphalt Street Rehabilitation Services
- Bill authorizing Independent Contractor Agreements for Umpire Services
- Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation cancelled – no board action required
The Board approved a temporary caterer’s permit for O’Dell’s Irish Pub, adopted Bill No. 2940 to contract asphalt street rehabilitation services, and adopted Bill No. 2941 for umpire services contracts, all by unanimous roll‑call votes. The list of city disbursements was also approved. Bill No. 2939 for Aldi industrial revenue bonds failed to pass the third reading after Alderman Murray voted No, and the Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation was cancelled with no action taken.
- Approved temporary caterer’s permit for O’Dell’s Irish Pub & Ale House (June 13, 2025) – unanimous
- Adopted Bill No. 2940 authorizing contract for asphalt street rehabilitation services – unanimous roll‑call (YES from all six aldermen)
- Adopted Bill No. 2941 authorizing independent contractor agreements for umpire services – unanimous roll‑call (YES from all six aldermen)
- Approved list of city disbursements for payment – unanimous
- Bill No. 2939 (Aldi industrial revenue bonds) not read third time; adoption failed (Alderman Murray voted No)
- Planning & Zoning Commission recommendation cancelled; no Board action required
- Closed session called for attorney‑client privilege, litigation, personnel and real‑estate matters – unanimous
Board of Aldermen
The Board will consider two bills: one authorizing a contract to purchase certain property, and another authorizing independent contractor agreements for umpire services. Other items include approval of minutes from March 4, approval of city disbursements, and a call for closed session to discuss attorney-client privilege, litigation, personnel, and real estate matters. The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting was cancelled, so no action is required from that item.
- Bill authorizing entering into a contract for the purchase of certain property
- Bill authorizing independent contractor agreements for umpire services
- Approval of city disbursements
- Call for closed session to discuss attorney-client privilege, litigation, personnel, and real estate matters
The Board of Aldermen unanimously adopted two ordinances: one authorizing the purchase of real property at 1850 West Main Street (Ordinance No. 2823) and another authorizing independent contractor agreements for umpire services (Ordinance No. 2824). The board also approved the minutes and city disbursements. During the guest period, residents raised concerns about the Allenton bridge closure, and the mayor provided an update on the project's status and funding challenges.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2823 authorizing purchase of real property at 1850 West Main Street (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2824 authorizing umpire services agreements (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of March 4, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved list of city disbursements (unanimous)
- Called closed session for attorney-client privilege, litigation, personnel, and real estate matters (unanimous)
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on revoking the special use permit for Trusted Journey Pet Memorial Services at 1631 West Fifth Street. They will also consider a bill authorizing a baseball field and facility lease agreement. The Planning and Zoning Commission meetings from February were cancelled, so no board action is required on those items. Other agenda items include routine approval of minutes, city disbursements, and possible closed session for legal, personnel, and real estate matters.
- Public hearing to consider revocation of special use permit for Trusted Journey Pet Memorial Services at 1631 West Fifth Street
- Bill authorizing entering into a baseball field and facility lease agreement (no details provided)
- Approval of city disbursements (list not provided)
- Possible closed session for attorney-client privilege, litigation, personnel, and real estate matters
The Board of Aldermen held a public hearing on a special use permit revocation for Trusted Journey Pet Memorial Services, with details in separate minutes. They approved the February 4, 2025 minutes and noted the February 18 meeting was cancelled. The Board unanimously passed Bill No. 2936, authorizing a baseball field and facility lease agreement, after three readings, and adopted it as Ordinance No. 2822. They also approved the list of city disbursements and called a closed session for legal, personnel, and real estate matters.
- Approved the minutes of February 4, 2025 (February 18 meeting cancelled).
- Adopted Bill No. 2936 as Ordinance No. 2822, authorizing a baseball field and facility lease agreement.
- Approved the list of city disbursements for payment.
- Called a closed session for attorney-client privilege, litigation, personnel, and real estate matters.
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen will consider a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission to grant a Special Use Permit to Value Plants, Inc. for outdoor display and sales at a garden center located at 1091 West Fifth Street. They will also take up a bill authorizing a contract for grading services. Other agenda items include approval of prior meeting minutes, city disbursements, and a possible closed session for attorney-client privilege, litigation, personnel, and real estate matters.
- Special Use Permit for Value Plants, Inc. for outdoor display and sales at 1091 West Fifth Street
- Bill authorizing a contract for grading services (no dollar amount specified)
- Approval of city disbursements
- Closed session to discuss attorney-client privilege, litigation, personnel, and real estate
The Board of Aldermen approved a Special Use Permit for Value Plants, Inc. to operate a garden center with outdoor display and sales at 1091 West Fifth Street, with an amendment requiring temporary structures to be removed when not in use. They also adopted Bill No. 2935 as Ordinance No. 2821, authorizing a contract for grading services. The meeting was brief and included approval of minutes and city disbursements.
- Approved Special Use Permit for Value Plants, Inc. at 1091 West Fifth Street (unanimous)
- Adopted Bill No. 2935 as Ordinance No. 2821 for grading services contract (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of January 21, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved city disbursements list (unanimous)
- Called closed session for legal, personnel, and real estate matters (unanimous)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a petition from Value Plants, Inc. The request is for a Special Use Permit to allow outdoor display and sales at a garden center. The commission will also elect officers.
- Special Use Permit petition for outdoor display and sales at 1091 West Fifth Street (Value Plants, Inc.)
- Election of Chairperson and Secretary
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing and then unanimously recommended approval of a Special Use Permit for Value Plants, Inc. to operate a garden center with outdoor display and sales at 1091 West Fifth Street. The commission also approved the December 11, 2024 minutes and reappointed Chairman Smith and Secretary Gianino for one-year terms. No other substantive business was discussed.
- Recommended approval of Special Use Permit for Value Plants, Inc. garden center at 1091 West Fifth Street (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from December 11, 2024 (unanimous, Soll abstained)
- Reappointed Smith as Chairman for one year (unanimous)
- Reappointed Gianino as Secretary for one year (unanimous)
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen will meet to review contract authorizations for financial software and ballfield maintenance services. The body will also consider a special event permit for a 5K walk/run. No action is required for Planning and Zoning recommendations as that meeting was cancelled.
- Special Event Permit: 14th Annual Geggie 5K Walk/Run at 430 Bald Hill Road on April 26th
- Contract authorization for financial software
- Contract authorization for ballfield maintenance services
The Board of Aldermen unanimously approved two ordinances: one authorizing a contract for financial software (Ordinance No. 2819) and another for ballfield maintenance services (Ordinance No. 2820). They also approved a special event permit for the Geggie Elementary 5K Walk/Run and the list of city disbursements. The Planning and Zoning meeting was cancelled, so no action was taken on that item.
- Approved financial software contract as Ordinance No. 2819 (unanimous)
- Approved ballfield maintenance services contract as Ordinance No. 2820 (unanimous)
- Approved special event permit for Geggie Elementary 5K Walk/Run (unanimous)
- Approved city disbursements list (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of January 7, 2025 (unanimous)
- Held closed session for legal, personnel, and real estate matters
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen will meet to approve minutes from December 17, 2024, and city disbursements. A closed session is called to discuss attorney-client privilege, litigation, personnel, and real estate matters. The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of December 25 was cancelled, so no action is required.
- Approval of minutes from December 17, 2024
- Approval of city disbursements (amounts not specified)
- Closed session for attorney-client privilege, litigation, personnel, and real estate matters
- Planning and Zoning Commission recommendations cancelled – no action needed
The Eureka Board of Aldermen met on January 7, 2025, and approved the minutes from December 17, 2024, and the list of city disbursements, both unanimously. A resident expressed concerns about the Allenton bridge closure, requesting continued efforts to fund and construct a replacement. The board also entered a closed session for legal, personnel, and real estate matters, then adjourned.
- Approved minutes of December 17, 2024 (unanimous)
- Approved city disbursements list (unanimous)
- Called closed session for attorney-client privilege, litigation, personnel, and real estate matters (unanimous)