Fenton public meetings in 2022
21 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen approved the 2023 City Budget and several ordinances regarding zoning, municipal code, and city contracts. They also passed a resolution supporting a new air-supported soccer athletic center and approved a use tax proposal for a future public vote.
- Approved 2023 City Budget (7-0)
- Approved rezoning of 743 Gravois Road from R-3 to C-1 Commercial District (7-0)
- Approved boundary adjustment plat for 743 and 747 Gravois Road (7-0)
- Approved amendment to Municipal Code regarding unlawful use of weapons (7-0)
- Approved use tax proposal for April 4, 2023 general election (7-0)
- Approved agreement with R.V. Wagner, Inc. for Rudder Road Reconstruction (7-0)
- Approved plumbing service agreements with Bieg Plumbing Company and Shamrock Sewer and Drain (7-0)
- Adopted resolution supporting STL Athletic Center, LLC soccer project (7-0)
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen approved a flat 4% wage increase for all eligible employees and forwarded the 2023 budget to the full Board for final approval. The committee also approved a charity walk for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and rejected a request to hunt geese at Riverside Golf Course.
- Approved 4% wage increase for all eligible employees (Unanimous)
- Approved Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Great Strides Charity Walk for May 2023 (Unanimous)
- Denied request for Justin Siegel to hunt geese at Riverside Golf Course (Unanimous)
- Denied request by St. Louis Steamers Soccer Club for lease and development agreement (Unanimous)
- Forwarded 2023 Budget to December Board meeting (Unanimous)
- Forwarded Rudder Road Replacement contract award to R.V. Wagner for $1,644,079.50 (Unanimous)
- Forwarded Proposition U (Use Tax) for April 2023 ballot to December Board meeting (Unanimous)
- Forwarded IT cyber security upgrade quote ($198.40/month) to December Board meeting (Unanimous)
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen held a special meeting to receive a presentation from the Missouri Municipal League regarding Proposition U, a proposed Local Use Tax. No vote was taken on the proposal during this session.
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a petition to rezone a 0.22-acre parcel at 743 Gravois Road from R-3 to C-1 Commercial District. This action satisfies conditions for a previously approved self-storage facility. The commission also approved the November 1, 2022, workshop minutes.
- Approved rezoning of 743 Gravois Road from R-3 to C-1 Commercial District (Case 2022-REZ-06)
- Approved November 1, 2022 workshop minutes (9-0)
Parks and Recreation Committee
The Fenton Parks and Recreation Committee will discuss an Eagle Scout request to host a 5K run/walk in Fenton City Park, proposed operational policies for the 2023 Farmers Market, and a revised Park Report Form. Presentations are scheduled on MDC grant opportunities, an amendment to Chapter 130 of the Municipal Code regarding the committee, and a revised Park Volunteer Application. The committee will also set meeting dates for January, July, and September 2023.
- Eagle Scout request to host a 5K run/walk in Fenton City Park
- Discussion of proposed Farmers Market Operational Policies and 2023 season
- Presentation by City Attorney on amending Chapter 130 (Parks and Recreation Committee) of the Municipal Code
- Presentation by MDC on grant opportunities
- Revised Park Volunteer Application
The Committee approved a recommendation to the Board of Aldermen for an Eagle Scout 5k run/walk scheduled for March 4, 2023. Members also approved a revised Park Report Form and selected new meeting dates for 2023. Discussions regarding Farmers Market policies and MDC grant opportunities were tabled until January.
- Recommended approval of Eagle Scout 5k run in Fenton City Park for March 4, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved utilizing revised Park Report Form with added revision date (5-0)
- Selected 2023 meeting dates as Jan 4, July 12, and Sept 6
- Approved minutes from October 3, 2022 (4-0)
- Tabled Farmers Market Operational Policies and Guidelines discussion to January
- Tabled Missouri Department of Conservation grant presentation to January
Board of Aldermen
The Board approved special use permits for a golf club, car wash, and medical office, and updated the zoning code for electric vehicle charging stations. They also authorized a flood risk management study for the Meramec River and extended several city service contracts.
- Approved Special Use Permit for Spartan Golf Club at 1735 Chase Drive (8-0)
- Approved Special Use Permit for Club Car Wash at 1912 Bowles Avenue (8-0)
- Approved Special Use Permit for America’s Best Contacts and Eyeglasses at 180 Gravois Bluffs Circle (8-0)
- Approved Zoning Code amendments for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (8-0)
- Approved agreement with Department of the Army for Meramec River Flood Risk Management Study (8-0)
- Approved $622,014.31 in warrants for 10/01/2022 to 10/31/2022 (8-0)
- Approved one-year contract extensions for R.V. Wagner, Inc., Traffic Control Company, and Gateway Tree Care, LLC (all 8-0)
- Approved cost adjustment for 2023 police services with St. Louis County Police Department (8-0)
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen appointed a city representative to the RiverChase YMCA and forwarded several committee recommendations to the full Board for final approval, including a flood risk study and software renewal. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended several special use permits and a zoning code amendment.
- Appointed Alderman Huels as the City of Fenton representative to the RiverChase YMCA Branch Board (Unanimous)
- Forwarded agreement for Meramec River Flood Risk Study with USACE to the November Board meeting (Unanimous)
- Forwarded request for $20,330.36 SunGard Pentamation software renewal increase to the November Board meeting (Unanimous)
- Recommended approval of Special Use Permit for Spartan Golf Club at 1735 Chase Drive
- Recommended approval of Special Use Permit for Club Car Wash at 1912 Bowles Avenue
- Recommended approval of Sign Plan for Wally’s at 950 Assembly Parkway
- Recommended approval of Special Use Permit for America’s Best Contacts and Eyeglasses at 180 Gravois Bluffs Circle
- Recommended approval of Zoning Code amendments for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen conducted a public hearing to review the proposed 2023 budget, including the General Fund, Storm Water/Parks Fund, and Capital Projects Fund. No formal votes were taken to approve or deny the budget during this session.
- Adjourned the budget hearing
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen unanimously voted to further review a proposed lease and development agreement with the St. Louis Steamers Soccer Club. Several contract renewals and job descriptions were forwarded to the November meeting for final consideration.
- Tabled St. Louis Steamers Soccer Club lease and development agreement for further review (Unanimous)
- Forwarded 2023 St. Louis County Police Protection Services cost adjustment of $2,992,326.53 to November meeting
- Forwarded Adult Sports Official job description with $18/hour pay to November meeting
- Forwarded R.V. Wagner, Inc. street and sidewalk replacement contract extension to November meeting (Unanimous)
- Forwarded Traffic Control Company street striping contract extension to November meeting (Unanimous)
- Forwarded Cochran Engineering contract amendment for Rudder Road project ($73,441.00) to November meeting (Unanimous)
- Forwarded Gateway Tree Care, LLC contract extension to November meeting (Unanimous)
- Forwarded business license application discussion to December committee meeting (Unanimous)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Commission approved special use permits for a golf club, a car wash, and a medical office, along with a sign plan for Wally's. It also approved zoning code amendments requiring special use permits and site plan reviews for certain electric vehicle charging stations.
- Approved Special Use Permit for Spartan Golf Club at 1735 Chase Drive (8-0)
- Approved Special Use Permit for Club Car Wash at 1912 Bowles Avenue (8-0)
- Approved Sign Plan for Wally's at 950 Assembly Parkway (8-0)
- Approved Special Use Permit for America’s Best Contacts and Eyeglasses at 180 Gravois Bluffs Circle (8-0)
- Approved Zoning Code amendments for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (8-0)
- Approved October 4, 2022 meeting minutes (8-0)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Commission held a workshop to review proposed changes to the Future Land Use Map, including updates to parks, residential, and commercial designations. No formal votes were taken on the map changes; a follow-up workshop was scheduled for December to discuss the plan's narrative.
- Scheduled additional workshop for December to discuss Comprehensive Plan narrative amendments
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen approved several ordinances, including updates to driveway width zoning and a new chapter regarding public parks. They also authorized the purchase of new mowing equipment and approved a site plan for a new self-storage facility. Additionally, the board approved the 2023 Capital Projects Plan.
- Approved driveway width zoning amendments (Bill 22-83)
- Approved new Chapter 130 relating to Public Parks (Bill 22-85)
- Approved site plan for Chuck It In Storage at 747 and 743 Gravois Road
- Approved sign plan for Amazon at 655 Assembly Parkway
- Approved 2023 Capital Projects Plan
- Approved purchase of Flail Mower Attachment and two 2023 Exmark Lazer Z Mowers
- Approved $666,814.35 in warrants for 09/01/2022 to 09/30/2022
- Approved re-appointment of Linda Nelson to Planning and Zoning Commission
Parks and Recreation Committee
The committee will discuss proposed capital projects for city parks to be included in the 2023 budget. Members will also review requests for park activities and maintenance, including a 5k run/walk and planting projects.
- Proposed Capital Projects for City Parks for the 2023 Budget
- Eagle Scout request to host a 5k run/walk in Fenton City Park
- Request by Scott George regarding mowing fields in Fabick Nature Preserve
- Request by Scott George for seeds to plant in Bud Weil Park
- Proposed Farmers Market Operational Policies and Guidelines for the 2023 season
Parks and Recreation Committee
The committee will discuss the 2023 Farmers Market season and operational policies. Members will also review locations for three benches donated by the Winter Brothers Charitable Foundation and proposed 2023 city events in the parks.
- Locations for three benches donated by Winter Brothers Charitable Foundation
- 2023 Farmers Market Operational Policies and Guidelines
- Proposed 2023 city events in the parks
Parks and Recreation Committee
The committee will discuss operational guidelines for the 2023 Farmers Market and policies for city park, athletic field, and pavilion rentals. Members will also determine the placement of three benches donated by the Winter Brothers Charitable Foundation.
- Placement of three benches donated by Winter Brothers Charitable Foundation
- Proposed Farmers Market Operational Policies and Guidelines and 2023 season
- Pavilion rental fees and deposits
- Proposed policies for City park, athletic field, and pavilion rentals
- Proposed City programs and events in parks for 2022 and 2023
Parks and Recreation Committee
The Parks and Recreation Committee will meet to discuss operational rules for the 2023 Farmers Market and review pavilion rental fees and deposits. The committee will also determine the placement of three benches donated by the Winter Brothers Charitable Foundation.
- Placement of three benches donated by Winter Brothers Charitable Foundation
- 2023 Farmers Market operational rules
- Pavilion rental fees and deposits
- Election of Parks and Recreation Vice Chairperson
- Oath of office for Sonia Palmisano
Parks and Recreation Committee
The committee will discuss a donation of three benches and an update on the YMCA/City of Fenton partnership. Members will also discuss estimates for an ADA compliant walkway and landscaping requests at Bud Weil Park.
- Donation of three benches through the Winter Brothers Charitable Foundation
- YMCA/City of Fenton partnership update regarding RiverChase and other park projects
- Estimates for an ADA compliant walkway in Bud Weil Park
- Native plantings and landscaping requests at Bud Weil Park
- Improvements to the Bud Weil Building/Pavilion
Parks and Recreation Committee
The committee will review several new business items regarding city parks. These include requests for honeysuckle removal investigation, ADA walkway estimates at Bud Weil Park, and tree planting in city parks.
- Investigation of grant opportunities for honeysuckle removal
- Estimates for an ADA compliant walkway in Bud Weil Park
- Request to plant trees in City parks
Parks and Recreation Committee
The committee will elect officers and review several items regarding city-owned parks. Discussions include potential uses for parcels at 725 New Smizer Mill Road and 905 Gregory Lane, as well as various requests related to native planting and honeysuckle removal.
- Uses and names for park parcels at 725 New Smizer Mill Road and 905 Gregory Lane
- Restroom options at Fabick Nature Preserve
- Plantings around Westside Park
- Request for 'No-Mow-Zones' and maintenance coordination
- Request for native seed purchase funding
Parks and Recreation Committee
The Parks and Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss the potential use and naming of city-owned parcels. The body will also review restroom options and plantings at specific city parks.
- Discussion of uses and naming for park parcels at 725 New Smizer Mill Road and 905 Gregory Lane
- Discussion of restroom options at Fabick Nature Preserve
- Review of Missouri Department of Conservation findings regarding plantings at Westside Park
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will review a sign plan for Grey Eagle Distributors and a petition to subdivide land into three lots. The meeting is being held via Zoom due to public health concerns.
- CASE 2022-SP-01: Sign Plan Review for Grey Eagle Distributors at 801 Assembly Parkway
- CASE 2022-SUB-01: Petition by Fenton Land Investors to subdivide a 20.401-acre parcel and adjust boundaries at 650 Assembly Parkway and 2045 Fenton Logistics Park Boulevard to create three lots