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Eureka public meetings in 2025

24 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 16, 2025

Board of Aldermen

Board to consider MERS/Goodwill Industries special use permit appeal for 215 Thresher Drive

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.

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✓ Decided: Board approved sale of city property by adopting Ordinance No. 2853

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.

Wed Dec 10, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission reviews report on MERS/Goodwill Industries appeal

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.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves Goodwill special‑use permit report and cancels Dec. 24 meeting

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.

Tue Dec 2, 2025

Board of Aldermen

Board to consider a lease agreement for a new baseball field and facility

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.

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✓ Decided: Board adopted baseball field lease ordinance and approved new police officer

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.

Tue Nov 18, 2025

Board of Aldermen

Board to consider a special‑use permit for a bank drive‑thru at Hilltop Village Center

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.

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✓ Decided: Board approved special use permits for a new bank drive‑thru and a tattoo studio

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.

Wed Nov 12, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

Special use permit petitions for a drive‑thru bank and tattoo shop considered

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.

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✓ Decided: Commission unanimously approved special-use permits for a bank and a tattoo shop

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.

Tue Nov 4, 2025

Board of Aldermen

Board of Aldermen to consider City Administrator contract and weed regulations

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.

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✓ Decided: Board adopted city administrator employment contract as Ordinance No. 2850

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.

Tue Oct 7, 2025

Board of Aldermen

Board considers special event permits, contract authorizations, and closed‑session matters

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.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts park monitoring agreement ordinance (5‑1 vote)

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.

Mon Sep 29, 2025

Board of Aldermen

Board to set 2025 property tax rate

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.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts 2025 property tax rate ordinance

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.

Tue Sep 16, 2025

Board of Aldermen

Board considers special use permits and speed limit change on Legends Parkway

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.

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✓ Decided: Board adopted the 2025‑2030 St. Louis Regional All‑Hazard Mitigation Plan

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.

Wed Sep 10, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission reviews two special-use permit petitions for local businesses

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.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission denied Goodwill special use permit at 215 Thresher Drive

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.

Tue Sep 2, 2025

Board of Aldermen

Board of Aldermen to consider police accreditation contract

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.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts ordinance for police accreditation contractor and approves city disbursements

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.

Wed Aug 27, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

✓ Decided: Commission tables two special-use permits and orders police attendance

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.

Tue Aug 19, 2025

Board of Aldermen

Board to consider street rehabilitation contract and special event permits

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.

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✓ Decided: City adopts contract with Ford Asphalt for street rehabilitation services

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.

Tue Aug 5, 2025

Board of Aldermen

✓ Decided: Board adopts CID amendment and several ordinances, appoints officer

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.

Tue Jul 15, 2025

Board of Aldermen

✓ Decided: Board adopts 2025‑26 budget, appoints new police officer, and passes resolutions

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.

Tue Jul 1, 2025

Board of Aldermen

✓ Decided: Board adopts school resource officer ordinance and amends fiscal budget

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.

Tue Jun 17, 2025

Board of Aldermen

✓ Decided: Board adopts new ordinance adoption procedure and several other measures

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.

Tue Jun 3, 2025

Board of Aldermen

✓ Decided: Board adopts police communication services contract extension ordinance

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.

Thu May 29, 2025

Board of Aldermen

✓ Decided: Board unanimously adopts resolution affirming commitment to public safety

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.

Tue May 20, 2025

Board of Aldermen

✓ Decided: Board moves to adopt Legends Parkway dedication ordinance

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.

Tue May 6, 2025

Board of Aldermen

✓ Decided: Board adopts subdivision ordinance for 16.67‑acre parcel at 18062 St. Stephens Rd

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.

Wed Apr 23, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

✓ Decided: Commission unanimously recommended approval of a special use permit for tattooing

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.

Thu Apr 17, 2025

Board of Aldermen

✓ Decided: Bill 2939 authorizing Aldi revenue bonds passed as Ordinance 2827

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.

Tue Apr 15, 2025

Board of Aldermen

✓ Decided: Board adopts street‑rehabilitation contract and umpire services ordinance

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.