Fenton public meetings in 2025

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will review a proposed 2026 budget and two agreements with engineering and tree service firms. The meeting also includes the approval of draft minutes from a previous session.

• Bill 25-90: 2026 Budget
• Bill 25-88: Agreement with Cochran Engineering for Bud Weil Annex Phase 2
• Bill 25-89: Agreement with STL Tree Services (First Amendment)

The Board of Aldermen approved the minutes from the November 20 meeting and the November warrants totaling $786,247.08, both by unanimous voice votes. They also approved CASE 2025‑SP‑01, a sign plan for Texas Pro Signs at 635 Gravois Road, with conditions, by unanimous voice vote. Additionally, the Board unanimously approved a one‑year renewal of the on‑call engineering services agreement with SC Engineering, LLC d/b/a Cochran.

• Approved November 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved November 2025 warrants totaling $786,247.08 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved CASE 2025‑SP‑01 sign plan for Texas Pro Signs at 635 Gravois Road with conditions (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved one‑year renewal of on‑call engineering services agreement with SC Engineering, LLC d/b/a Cochran (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will meet on December 18, 2025 at Fenton City Hall. The agenda includes a discussion about pay raises for eligible employees in 2026. No other agenda items are listed.

• Discussion of pay raises for eligible employees in 2026

The Board of Aldermen approved a 3% salary increase for the 13 eligible employees, passing the motion by voice vote with one dissenting vote. Alderwoman Huels made the motion and it was seconded by Alderwoman Jokerst. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously by voice vote.

• Approved 3% pay increase for eligible employees (voice vote, 1 nay)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, unanimous)
• No executive session held

Board of Aldermen

The Fenton Board of Aldermen will discuss and vote on the 2026 municipal budget and a series of contract renewals and service agreements. Items include design and construction oversight for Phase 2 of the Bud Weil Annex, tree‑removal services, on‑call engineering services, and a camera installation at Fabick Nature Preserve. The meeting also includes updates on employee awards, a sign plan for a wall sign at 635 Gravois Road, and public‑safety requests such as a guardrail on Highway 141.

• Agreement with Cochran for design services and construction oversight of Phase 2 of the Bud Weil Annex Development Project – motion required.
• Renewal of the tree removal contract with STL Tree Services, LLC – motion required.
• Renewal of the on‑call engineering services agreement with SC Engineering, LLC d/b/a Cochran – motion required.
• Quote from ENT to install a camera for the Fabick Nature Preserve parking lot – motion required.
• Consideration of the 2026 city budget – motion required.

The Board unanimously approved a motion for staff to ask Musco to inventory the Fenton Sports Complex lighting and provide an updated quote. It also moved Parks and Recreation topics, Finance topics, and Planning and Zoning topics to the next agenda slots by unanimous voice votes. The Parks and Recreation Committee/Tree Advisory Board meeting was cancelled with no recommendations. No public comments were received.

• Approved staff request for Musco lighting inventory and updated quote (unanimous voice vote)
• Moved Parks and Recreation topics next on agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Moved Finance topics next on agenda (unanimous voice vote, later rescinded)
• Moved Planning and Zoning topics next on agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Cancelled Parks and Recreation Committee/Tree Advisory Board meeting (no recommendations)
• No public comments received

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Fenton Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to approve minutes from November 4, 2025, and consider a sign plan for a proposed wall sign at 635 Gravois Road for Crunch Fitness.

• Approval of November 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of sign plan for Crunch Fitness at 635 Gravois Road
• Report from the Community Development Department
• Report from the Mayor and Planning & Zoning Liaison

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved, with conditions, a sign plan for a 237‑square‑foot wall sign at 635 Gravois Road for Crunch Fitness. The motion passed 7‑0 with three commissioners absent. The commission also approved the November 4, 2025 minutes and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved sign plan for 237‑sq‑ft wall sign at 635 Gravois Rd (7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 3 Absent)
• Approved November 4, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote, 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 3 Absent)
• Adjourned meeting (7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 3 Absent)

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee and Tree Advisory Board will meet on Dec 1, 2025 at City Hall, 625 New Smizer Mill Road. The only substantive agenda item is an old‑business discussion of the 2026 Arbor Day park selection. No new business, rezoning, contracts, or ordinance items are scheduled. The meeting will also include approval of the November 3, 2025 minutes and park reports.

• Old‑business discussion of 2026 Arbor Day park selection (Tree Advisory Board)
• Approval of November 3, 2025 meeting minutes

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen is meeting to review and potentially act upon eight bills, numbered 25-80 through 25-87. The agenda also includes the review of minutes from previous board, committee, and budget hearing meetings.

• Bill No. 25-80
• Bill No. 25-81
• Bill No. 25-82
• Bill No. 25-83
• Bill No. 25-84

The Board of Aldermen unanimously approved the October 2025 warrants totaling $1,65 1,684.74. It also approved several policy and contract items, including the annual cost adjustment for police protection services, a site‑plan review with conditions, and the 2026 minimum‑wage increase for seasonal staff. Additional approvals covered the Athletic Field Usage fee amendment, a YMCA signage contract, and the decision not to relocate the Olde Towne Pavilion.

• Approved October 2025 warrants totaling $1,65 1,684.74 (unanimous)
• Approved CASE 2025‑SPR‑09 site‑plan review with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved annual cost adjustment for Police Protection Services (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Athletic Field Usage and Fees Policy (unanimous)
• Approved not to relocate Olde Towne Pavilion to 41 Gravois Road (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Arbor Day observance on April 11 (unanimous)
• Approved YMCA contract with Piros Signs for lit entrance sign (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 minimum‑wage increase for certain seasonal/part‑time positions (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Fenton Board of Aldermen will review financial reports, discuss rezoning requests for two residential properties, and consider agreements for youth sports and park construction. The meeting includes an executive session.

• CASE 2025-REZ-03: Rezoning 1135 London Circle Lane and 925 Westminster Abbey Lane
• CASE 2025-SPR-09: Site plan review for building addition at 1623 Headland Drive
• Agreement with St. Louis Scott Gallagher for 2026 youth soccer coaching
• Agreement with Callahan Pickleball for 2026 pickleball instruction
• Agreement with Municipal Park Grant Commission for Bud Weil Park Annex Phase 2

The Board of Aldermen Committee passed several motions to forward key agreements and contracts to the November Board meeting. Motions included the GameTime Tournaments concession amendment, the 2026 youth soccer program with St. Louis Scott Gallagher, the 2026 Pickleball instruction agreement with Callahan Pickleball, the lit entrance sign for RiverChase YMCA, and the Phase 2 Bud Weil Park Annex grant agreement. All motions passed by unanimous voice vote.

• Forward GameTime Tournaments concession contract amendment to November Board (unanimous voice vote)
• Forward St. Louis Scott Gallagher 2026 youth soccer program agreement to November Board (unanimous voice vote)
• Forward Callahan Pickleball 2026 instruction agreement to November Board (unanimous voice vote)
• Forward RiverChase YMCA lit entrance sign quote (Piros Signs $14,972) to November Board (unanimous voice vote)
• Forward Bud Weil Park Annex Phase 2 grant agreement ($350,000 grant) to November Board (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Aldermen

The Fenton Board of Aldermen will hold a Budget Hearing on Nov. 13, 2025 at City Hall. Council members will discuss the General Fund, Storm Water/Parks Fund, and Capital Projects Fund, reviewing revenues and expenditures for city departments. After the public discussion, the meeting will move to an executive session for legally required closed‑door items.

• General Fund budget overview and departmental allocations (City Administration, Police Services, Public Works, etc.)
• Storm Water/Parks Fund budget overview, revenues, and Parks & Recreation funding
• Capital Projects Fund budget overview and projects planned for 2026
• Executive session covering legal actions, real‑estate matters, personnel records, and sealed bids

The Board voted to add the asphalt road from the y‑curve to the new restroom in Fabick Nature Preserve and to fund lighting for the Larkin Williams Road park sign to the Capital Projects budget. The motion was seconded by Alderman Lange and passed despite Alderwoman Jokerst voting nay. The Board also unanimously approved the adjournment of the budget hearing. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved addition of Fabick Nature Preserve road asphalt expense to Capital Projects budget (motion passed, Jokerst voted nay)
• Approved funding for Larkin Williams Road park sign lighting in Capital Projects budget (same motion)
• Unanimously adjourned the Budget Hearing

Board of Aldermen

The Fenton Board of Aldermen Committee meeting will consider a series of motions that require votes. Items include regulations for alternative police vehicles, a cost adjustment for the police services agreement with St. Louis County, a proposed 2026 minimum wage increase for city employees, and renewals of several city contracts such as the Concrete Street Slab and Sidewalk Replacement Project with R.V. Wagner, Inc. Each item will be presented for a motion and vote by the committee.

• Consideration of Alternative Vehicles regulations for the Police Department (memo 10/30/2025)
• Consideration of the annual cost adjustment for the Police Protection Services agreement with St. Louis County (memo 10/17/2025)
• Consideration of 2026 minimum wage increases for city personnel (memo 10/23/2025)
• Consideration of renewing the Concrete Street Slab and Sidewalk Replacement Project agreement with R.V. Wagner, Inc. (memo 10/29/2025)
• Consideration of a quote to repair the Olde Towne streetlights (memo 10/29/2025)

The committee unanimously voted to forward the alternative‑vehicles traffic‑code amendments to the January Board meeting for further review. It also forwarded the 3% police protection services cost increase and the proposed 2026 minimum‑wage base‑pay adjustments to the November Board meeting. Additionally, the committee sent the Motor Vehicle Report background‑screening option and the city’s participation in the “Mayors for Meals” canned‑food drive to the full Board. All motions passed by voice vote.

• Forward alternative vehicles regulations to the January Board meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Forward the 3% police protection services cost adjustment to the November Board meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Forward 2026 minimum‑wage base‑pay increases (levels 1‑3 only) to the November Board meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Forward Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) background‑screening option to the November Board meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Approve participation in the Mayors for Meals canned‑food drive (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Aldermen

The meeting scheduled for November 6, 2025, has been rescheduled for November 13, 2025. The agenda was intended for a budget hearing to discuss the 2026 budget.

• Discussion of 2026 General Fund (Administration, Police, Public Works)
• Discussion of 2026 Storm Water/Parks Fund (Parks and Recreation, RiverChase)
• Discussion of 2026 Capital Projects Fund

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a site plan for a building addition and a residential rezoning request. One petition for a used automotive sales permit has been withdrawn.

• Site Plan Review for a building addition at 1623 Headland Drive (Case 2025-SPR-09)
• Rezoning request from R-6A to R-5 for 1135 London Circle Lane and 925 Westminster Abbey Lane (Case 2025-REZ-03)
• Withdrawal of Special Use Permit for used automotive sales at 65 Gravois Road (Case 2025-SUP-15)

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved, with conditions, a 1,550‑sq‑ft warehouse addition at 1623 Headland Drive (10 Ayes, 0 Nays). It also approved the rezoning of 1135 London Circle Lane and 925 Westminster Abbey Lane from R‑6A to R‑5 (10 Ayes, 0 Nays). The petition for a special‑use permit at 65 Gravois Road was withdrawn by the petitioner. The commission tentatively set future meeting dates for April 8, August 5 and November 4, 2026.

• Approved October 7, 2025 minutes (10 Ayes)
• Approved building addition at 1623 Headland Drive with conditions (10 Ayes)
• Petition for special‑use permit at 65 Gravois Road withdrawn (no vote)
• Approved rezoning of 1135 London Circle Lane and 925 Westminster Abbey Lane to R‑5 (10 Ayes)
• Tentatively scheduled 2026 meetings for April 8, August 5, November 4 (decision)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:21 p.m. (9 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent)

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee will discuss a bid to relocate the Olde Towne Pavilion. The committee will also consider a proposed playscape in Fabick Nature Preserve. The Tree Advisory Board will discuss plans for Arbor Day 2026. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Bid to move Olde Towne Pavilion (old business discussion)
• Playscape proposal for Fabick Nature Preserve (new business discussion)
• 2026 Arbor Day discussion by Tree Advisory Board (new business)

The Parks and Recreation Committee approved the October 6, 2025 minutes. It voted 7-0 to reject moving the Olde Towne Pavilion to 41 Gravois Road, citing cost concerns. The committee also set the 2026 Arbor Day observance for April 11, with the park location to be determined. No action was taken on the proposed playscape in Fabick Nature Preserve.

• Approved October 6, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Rejected relocation of Olde Towne Pavilion to 41 Gravois Road (7-0)
• Approved 2026 Arbor Day observance on April 11 (park TBD) (7-0)
• No action taken on Fabick Nature Preserve playscape proposal
• Adjourned meeting at 7:00 p.m. (7-0)

Board of Aldermen

The Fenton Board of Aldermen will review nine bills, including a contract for a city hall fence, a text amendment regarding motorized bikes, and several special use permits.

• Bill 25-77: City Hall fence contract authorization
• Bill 25-75: Text amendment for Chapter 220 regarding motorized bikes
• Bill 25-76: Three cost share agreements with the Metropolitan District Commission
• Bill 25-73: Special use permit for a self-storage facility
• Bill 25-72: Special use permit for a solar energy collector at 141 Parkside Acres

The Board of Aldermen unanimously approved warrants totaling $1,190,644.87 for September 2025. They also approved a site‑plan with conditions for a new restaurant with drive‑through at 850 Elm Tree Way. The Board added several projects to the 2026 Capital Plan, except the Fabick Nature Preserve playground, and approved a special event request from Miles of Memories for Fenton City Park.

• Approved $1,190,644.87 warrants for 09/01/2025‑09/30/2025 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved CASE 2025‑SPR‑08 site‑plan for restaurant with drive‑through at 850 Elm Tree Way (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved projects for 2026 Capital Plan, excluding Fabick Nature Preserve playground (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Miles of Memories special event request for Fenton City Park (unanimous voice vote)
• Extended John Fabick Community Service Award nomination deadline to Oct 31 2025 (city approval)
• Approved minutes of prior meetings (unanimous voice votes)
• Approved ordinance authorizing cost‑share agreements with Missouri Dept. of Conservation (to be considered under new bill)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 220 relating to Public Parks (to be considered under new bill)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will review the August 31 monthly financial report and discuss updates from the Planning and Zoning Commission, including several special‑use permit applications. The Parks and Recreation Committee will present recommendations for the 2026 Capital Plan and amendments to the municipal code on public parks. The Health and Safety Committee will consider amendments to Section 215.100 of the Municipal Code concerning trees in public rights‑of‑way. Miscellaneous items include a motion on extended liquor sales during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and nominations for the John Fabick Service Award.

• Approval, with conditions, of CASE 2025‑SUP‑11: Tender Hearts Child Therapy Center amendment to Special Use Permit at 558 Gravois Road, Suite L102
• Approval, with conditions, of CASE 2025‑SUP‑12: Solera Energy special use permit for solar collectors at 141 Parkside Acres Drive
• Approval, with conditions, of CASE 2025‑SUP‑13: Best Box Fenton MO self‑storage special use permit at 747 Gravois Road
• Approval, with conditions, of CASE 2025‑SPR‑08: Manna Hospitality Group site plan for a new restaurant with drive‑through at 850 Elmtree Way
• Consideration of amendments to Section 215.100 of the Municipal Code related to trees impacting public rights‑of‑way

The Board unanimously approved amendments to Chapter 220, Public Parks, of the municipal code, including changes to bike class restrictions, speed limits, path usage hours, and removal of the word “wheeled” in grass areas. It also approved the concept design for a new entrance sign at the RiverChase YMCA and moved Parks and Recreation items to the next Board meeting. The Board forwarded a special event request for a 2026 5K at Fenton City Park and cost‑share agreements with the Missouri Department of Conservation to the October Board meeting. Additionally, the Board approved, with conditions, special use permits for Tender Hearts Child Therapy Center and for Solera Energy’s solar panel installation.

• Motion to move Parks and Recreation Committee/Tree Advisory Board topics next on agenda – passed unanimously
• Approved amendments to Chapter 220, Public Parks, of the municipal code – passed unanimously
• Approved concept design for RiverChase YMCA entrance sign – passed unanimously
• Forwarded Miles of Memories special event request for 2026 to October Board – passed unanimously
• Forwarded Missouri Department of Conservation cost‑share agreements to October Board – passed unanimously
• Approved, with conditions, Special Use Permit for Tender Hearts Child Therapy Center expansion – passed
• Approved, with conditions, Special Use Permit for Solera Energy solar panel placement – passed

Board of Aldermen

The Board waived the rules to allow a second reading of Bill 25-70, passing the motion unanimously. The Board then voted to enact Bill 25-70 as Ordinance No. 4591, with six ayes, no nays and two members absent. The ordinance authorizes the Mayor to contract E‑Stream Power Wash & Paint, Inc. for snow‑removal services pending the Mayor’s signature. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous voice vote.

• Waiver of rules for second reading of Bill 25-70 approved (unanimous)
• Bill 25-70 enacted as Ordinance No. 4591 approved (6 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent)
• Meeting adjourned approved (unanimous voice vote)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review several petitions, including a request to expand a Special Use Permit for Tender Hearts Child Therapy Center at 558 Gravois Road, Suite L102. Other items include a site‑plan review for Missouri Furniture Company’s exterior remodel, a special‑use permit for solar collectors on a residence, and applications for a self‑storage facility, a drive‑through restaurant, and a tobacco shop. The meeting will also approve the September 2, 2025 minutes and feature public comments and departmental reports.

• Petition to amend Special Use Permit for Tender Hearts Child Therapy Center (558 Gravois Rd, Suite L102).
• Site‑plan review for Missouri Furniture Company remodel (717 Gravois Rd).
• Special Use Permit for solar collectors on 141 Parkside Acres Dr (R‑3 zone).
• Special Use Permit for Best Box self‑storage facility (747 Gravois Rd, C‑1 zone).
• Site‑plan review for new restaurant with drive‑through at 850 Elm Tree Way (PID zone).

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved special use permits for Tender Hearts Child Therapy Center, Solera Energy solar panels, and Best Box self‑storage, each with conditions. Votes were 9‑0‑1, 8‑1‑1, and 9‑0‑1 respectively. A site‑plan review for Missouri Furniture Company was withdrawn by the petitioner. The commission also approved the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved Special Use Permit for Tender Hearts expansion (9 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Solera Energy solar panels (8 Ayes, 1 Nay, 1 Absent)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Best Box self‑storage (9 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent)
• Petitioner withdrew Missouri Furniture Company site‑plan review (no vote)
• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (9 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent)

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee and Tree Advisory Board will meet on Oct 6, 2025 at Fenton City Hall. They will discuss a bid to move the Olde Towne Pavilion and park projects for the 2026 budget. They will consider amendments to Chapter 220, Public Parks, of the municipal code. The Tree Advisory Board will receive an update on the Fall Park Beautification Day scheduled for Oct 11, 2025.

• Discussion of bid to move the Olde Towne Pavilion (memo 10/2/2025 from Dan Howard)
• Discussion of park projects for the 2026 budget (memo 9/23/2025 from Nikki Finkbiner)
• Consideration of amendments to Chapter 220, Public Parks, of the City’s Municipal Code (memo 9/26/2025 from Nikki Finkbiner)
• Update regarding the “Fall Park Beautification Day” on October 11, 2025 (memo 9/26/2025 from Nikki Finkbiner)

The committee approved and forwarded the proposed 2026 Parks and Recreation budget projects to the Board of Aldermen. It also approved amendments to Chapter 220 of the Municipal Code that permit electric bicycles, skateboards and scooters on paved park paths at speeds of 10 mph or less, with related minor changes. No action was taken on the proposed relocation of the Olde Towne Pavilion, which will be reconsidered at the November meeting. All motions were adopted unanimously (7‑0).

• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Approved and forwarded 2026 Parks projects budget to Board of Aldermen (7‑0)
• Approved and forwarded amendments to Chapter 220, Public Parks (speed reduced to 10 mph) to Board of Aldermen (7‑0)
• No action taken on Olde Towne Pavilion relocation; matter continued to November meeting
• Adjourned meeting (7‑0)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen Committee will discuss city service contracts and infrastructure updates. Members are considering bids for snow plowing, HVAC maintenance rates, and accounting software renewals.

• Bids for snow plowing services
• Quotes for City Hall fencing
• HVAC Maintenance and Repair Services rate increase for DEKA
• Renewal increase for city accounting software and Verkada licensing quote from ENT
• Request from St. Paul’s Catholic School for a walk-a-thon on October 31, 2025

The Committee approved a motion to have staff draft regulations for alternative vehicles, including electric and motorized bikes, to be considered at the next meeting. It also approved forwarding a three‑year Verkada camera‑license renewal quote to the October Board meeting. Additionally, the Committee moved Information Services to the next agenda item. No action was taken on the staffing‑agency agreements or the accounting‑software rate increase request.

• Approved staff draft of alternative‑vehicle regulations (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved forwarding three‑year Verkada licensing quote to October Board (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved moving Information Services to next agenda item (unanimous voice vote)
• No action taken on staffing‑agency agreements
• No action taken on accounting‑software renewal request

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will discuss a request from Stanton Elementary to hold a special event in Fenton City Park on Saturday, October 4, 2025. No other agenda items are listed. The meeting is scheduled for 6:55 p.m. at Fenton City Hall with video and phone participation options.

• Consider request from Stanton Elementary for a special event in Fenton City Park on October 4, 2025

The Board of Aldermen unanimously approved Stanton Elementary's request to hold the "Stampede 5k/1-Mile Fun Run" at Fenton City Park on October 4, 2025. The event was classified as a Special Event under Chapter 220 and the school provided required insurance. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved Stanton Elementary special event (Stampede 5k/1-Mile Fun Run) at Fenton City Park on Oct 4, 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will consider several pending bills at this meeting. Items include expansion proposals, a zoning code text amendment, contracts for fencing, tree removal, and finance software, and an agreement with Elite Properties. A key action is the ordinance calling the 2025 general election.

• Bill 25-64 – Text amendment to zoning code for facades in commercial districts
• Bill 25-65 – Ordinance authorizing Fabick fence contract (Easter Fence)
• Bill 25-66 – Ordinance calling the 2025 general election
• Bill 25-67 – Finance software and services contract
• Bill 25-68 – Ordinance authorizing tree removal contract with STL Tree Service (revised)

The Board of Aldermen unanimously approved warrants totaling $733,435.92 for services rendered in August. It also approved several Parks and Recreation actions, including rolling $20,000 to the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, constructing a wooden rebounder board, increasing lighted‑field rental fees, and chemically treating invasive plants at Westside Lake. Additional approvals included a site‑plan amendment for MERS Goodwill with conditions, a special event for St. Mary’s Assumption, and scheduling the 2026 Budget Hearing for November 6, 2025. All motions passed by voice vote.

• Approved warrants $733,435.92 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved CASE 2024‑SPR‑06 site‑plan with conditions (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved rolling $20,000 to 2026 Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved wooden rebounder board in Fenton City Park (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved increase of lighted field rental fees for 2026 and amendment to fee policy (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved St. Mary’s Assumption special event in Fenton City Park (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved chemical treatment of invasive plants at Westside Lake (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved 2026 Budget Hearing on Nov 6, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will meet to approve a hot air balloon launch and discuss fall waste management. The meeting includes reviews of the city's leaf removal and yard waste policies.

• Approval for hot air balloons to launch in Fenton City Park on September 18, 2025
• Discussion of the fall 2025 Leaf Removal Program
• Discussion of temporary amendments to the Yard Waste and Lawn Debris Program Policy

The Board unanimously approved a motion to allow hot‑air balloons to launch in Fenton City Park for the Great Forest Park Balloon Race, requiring waivers and insurance. A separate motion to retain the original Leaf Removal and Yard Waste policies, rescinding temporary amendments, passed with a 4‑3 vote. Both decisions were recorded in the September 18, 2025 special meeting minutes.

• Approved hot‑air balloon launch in City Park (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved rescinding temporary amendments to Leaf Removal and Yard Waste policies (4‑3)

Board of Aldermen

The Aldermen will review the July 31 financial report and discuss pay ranges for Maintenance Worker I‑III positions. They will consider several Planning and Zoning Commission recommendations, including special‑use permits for a chiropractic office, a vape shop, and used‑merchandise stores, as well as amendments to commercial façade material standards. The Parks and Recreation items include rolling $20,000 for Fabick Nature Preserve improvements into the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, naming a park, and reviewing bids and agreements for park facilities. Miscellaneous items involve a leaf‑removal program amendment, temporary staffing agreements, snow‑plow service bids, and a yard‑waste policy amendment.

• Approval, with conditions, of CASE 2025‑SUP‑07: amendment of Special Use Permit for a chiropractic office at 672 Gravois Bluffs Blvd, Suite D/E (C‑1 district)
• Approval, with conditions, of CASE 2025‑SUP‑08: Special Use Permit for Chasing Clouds Vape Shop, LLC at 98 Gravois Bluffs Circle Drive, Suite F (C‑1 district)
• Approval, with conditions, of CASE 2025‑SUP‑09: Special Use Permit for MERS Goodwill Used Merchandise Store at 685 Gravois Bluffs Blvd (C‑1 district)
• Approval to roll the $20,000 budgeted for Fabick Nature Preserve Overlook area improvements from the 2025 to the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan
• Consideration of bids for snow plowing services (motion required)

The Board of Aldermen Committee approved three special use permits with conditions: a chiropractic office expansion at 672 Gravois Bluffs Blvd, a vape shop at 98 Gravois Bluffs Circle Drive, and a used merchandise store at 685 Gravois Bluffs Blvd. The committee also unanimously voted to forward proposed base pay rates for Maintenance Worker I ($20), II ($23.50), and III ($27) to the September Board meeting. All motions were adopted by voice vote.

• Approved base pay $20 for Maintenance Worker I (DOQ) and forwarded to September Board (unanimous)
• Approved base pay $23.50 for Maintenance Worker II (DOQ) and forwarded to September Board (unanimous)
• Approved base pay $27 for Maintenance Worker III (DOQ) and forwarded to September Board (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit amendment for Joshua Lippincott Chiropractic office at 672 Gravois Bluffs Blvd‑Suite D‑E (with conditions)
• Approved special use permit for Chasing Clouds Vape Shop, LLC at 98 Gravois Bluffs Circle Drive, Suite F (with conditions)
• Approved special use permit for MERS Goodwill Used Merchandise Store at 685 Gravois Bluffs Blvd (with conditions)

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee and Tree Advisory Board will meet to discuss several pending items. Old business includes a bid to move the Olde Towne Pavilion, upgrades to the Fabick Nature Preserve Overlook, and park projects for the 2026 budget. New business covers material for a rebounder board in Fenton City Park, invasive species removal projects, and planning for a Park Beautification Day on October 11, 2025.

• Bid to move the Olde Towne Pavilion (old business)
• Improvements to the Fabick Nature Preserve Overlook (old business)
• Park projects for the 2026 budget (old business)
• Material for a rebounder board in Fenton City Park (new business)
• Park Beautification Day on October 11, 2025 (tree advisory board)

The Parks and Recreation Committee voted to construct a rebounder board in Fenton City Park using wood material. It also approved rolling $20,000 of 2025 capital funding into the 2026 Capital Improvements Budget. The minutes from the August 4, 2025 meeting were approved.

• Approved construction of wood rebounder board in Fenton City Park (7-0)
• Approved rolling $20,000 2025 funding to 2026 Capital Improvements Budget (7-0)
• Approved August 4, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0, 1 absent)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen Committee will meet to consider several operational proposals, including 2025 minimum wage and maintenance worker pay ranges. The body will also review contracts for financial software, tree services, and yard waste removal.

• Consideration of 2025 minimum wage and pay ranges for Maintenance Worker I, II, and III
• Proposal for 2025 Financial Software and Services
• Proposal from Waste Connections for 2026 yard waste services
• Liquor license request for The Lazarus Pinball Museum
• Agreement with Elite Properties and Landscape Construction, L.L.C. for city property and parks services

The Board of Aldermen Committee unanimously voted to forward the proposed 2025 minimum wage rates to the September Board meeting. It also unanimously approved the 2025 Employee Appreciation Luncheon and the proposal for financial software and services with BS&A, including a one‑year maintenance renewal with Central Square. The committee decided to continue discussion of alternative vehicles at the October meeting and took no action on the John Fabick Community Service Award.

• Forward 2025 minimum wage proposal to September Board (passed unanimously)
• Approve 2025 Employee Appreciation Luncheon budget (passed unanimously)
• Forward 2025 Financial Software and Services contract with BS&A and renew Central Square maintenance (passed unanimously)
• Continue consideration of alternative vehicles to October Board meeting (no vote recorded)
• No action taken on John Fabick Community Service Award selection process

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Fenton Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a workshop session on September 2, 2025, to discuss updates to local planning and zoning laws. The meeting is open to in-person and virtual attendance via Zoom or phone.

The commission held a workshop on September 2, 2025, at City Hall and via Zoom. City Attorney Erin P. Seele presented a PowerPoint on commission duties. The meeting was adjourned at 6:53 p.m. after a motion by Chairperson Yeoman, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, passed unanimously by voice vote. No substantive planning or zoning decisions were made.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will consider several petitions for special use permits and a site plan review for businesses on Gravois Bluffs Boulevard and Gravois Road. The body will also discuss potential amendments to the zoning code regarding primary façade materials in commercial districts.

• Case 2025-SUP-07: Special Use Permit expansion for a chiropractic office at 672 Gravois Bluffs Boulevard, Suite D
• Case 2025-SUP-08: Special Use Permit for a tobacco shop at 98 Gravois Bluffs Circle Drive, Suite F
• Case 2025-SUP-09 and 2024-SPR-06: Special Use Permit and site plan review for a MERS Goodwill store and building remodel at 685 Gravois Bluffs Boulevard
• Case 2025-SUP-10: Special Use Permit expansion for Wicked Finds Resale Consignment Shop at 624-626 Gravois Road
• Case 2025-TXT-02: Proposed zoning code amendments for façade materials in C-1 and C-2 Commercial Districts

The Planning and Zoning Commission re‑elected its chair, vice‑chair and secretary for another year. It approved the minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting. The commission approved special‑use permits for a chiropractic office expansion, a vape‑shop (with amended conditions), and a Goodwill used‑merchandise store, and also approved a site‑plan review for Goodwill’s exterior remodel. All approvals were adopted by voice vote with the recorded tallies.

• Re‑elected Chair Callan Yeoman, Vice‑Chair Kevin Sherrel and Secretary Deborah Abbott (9 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 absent)
• Approved August 5, 2025 meeting minutes (9 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 absent)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Joshua Lippincott Chiropractic expansion, Suite D‑E (9 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 absent)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Chasing Clouds Vape Shop with amended conditions (8 Ayes, 1 Nay, 1 absent)
• Approved Special Use Permit for MERS Goodwill Used Merchandise Store (9 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 absent)
• Approved Site‑Plan Review (Case 2025‑SPR‑06) for Goodwill exterior remodel (9 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 absent)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will review several bills including a mid-year budget adjustment and a text amendment to the zone code. The meeting also includes proposals for rezonings in Olde Towne and Parks and Recreation.

• Bill 25-59: 2025 Mid Year Budget Adjustment
• Bill 25-56: Rezoning - Olde Towne
• Bill 25-57: Rezoning - Parks and Recreation
• Bill 25-55: Zone code text amendment for Residential and OT districts
• Bill 25-58: Callahan Agreement - 2025

The Board approved $1,141,556.15 in warrants for July 2025 services by voice vote. It also approved a Park Beautification Day on Oct. 11, a Go Full Newton special event, and amendments to the City Hall Administrative Assistant job description. The Mayor’s reappointments of two Planning and Zoning Commissioners and the holiday meeting schedule were each approved unanimously. An annual lighting ceremony for Nov. 21 was also approved.

• Approved warrants for 07/01/2025‑07/31/2025 totaling $1,141,556.15 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Park Beautification Day in Fenton City Park on Oct. 11 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Go Full Newton special event request for Fenton City Park (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved amendments to the Administrative Assistant – City Hall job description (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved reappointment of John Bielicki to Planning and Zoning Commission, term ending Aug 2029 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved reappointment of Deb Abbott to Planning and Zoning Commission, term ending Aug 2029 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved 2025‑2026 Holiday Meeting Schedule (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved 2025 Annual Lighting Ceremony on Nov. 21 (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will consider measures to address staffing shortages in the Public Works Department. This includes discussing job descriptions, recruitment strategies, and a potential temporary reduction in City services.

• Temporary reduction in City services due to staffing shortage
• Request to seek quotes for Snow Plowing Services
• Use of an employment staffing agency for Public Works vacancies
• Amendment to Maintenance Worker I job description regarding CDL requirements
• Amendment to pay and number of Maintenance Worker - Seasonal positions

The Board of Aldermen unanimously approved several actions: amending the Maintenance Worker I job description to require a CDL within six months after probation, advertising all maintenance positions as dependent on qualification, waiving formal bidding to obtain snow‑plow service quotes, approving a one‑month trial of paid online job posting services, and approving the use of an employment staffing agency for Public Works vacancies. The board also moved the leaf‑waste reduction discussion to the September committee meeting.

• Amended Maintenance Worker I job description to require CDL within six months after probation (unanimously passed)
• Approved advertising all Maintenance Worker positions as DOQ (unanimously passed)
• Waived formal bidding procedures to allow staff to obtain snow‑plow service quotes (unanimously passed)
• Approved one‑month trial of paid online recruitment sites (Zip Recruiter $519/month, Indeed $400/month) (unanimously passed)
• Approved use of an employment staffing agency to assist Public Works hiring (unanimously passed)
• Moved leaf‑waste reduction discussion to September Board committee meeting (unanimously passed)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will review the 2025 mid-year budget amendment and June financial reports. The committee will also discuss several rezoning recommendations for Gravois Road and Opps Lane, as well as various park rental agreements and facility bids.

• Consideration of the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Amendment
• Rezoning of multiple properties on Gravois Road, Opps Lane, and South Old Highway 141 from OT-5 to OT-1
• Rezoning of city-owned properties at 80, 92, and 98 Opps Lane to Parks and Recreation District
• Rental agreements with Real WC Soccer Club, St. Louis Redbirds, and Callahan Pickleball Academy
• Bids for fence replacement and a request for a Go Full Newton special event in Fenton City Park

The Committee forwarded the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Amendment to the August Board meeting by unanimous voice vote. It approved rezoning cases CASE 2025-REZ-01 and CASE 2025-REZ-02 for multiple parcels. The Committee voted 5-4 (Mayor breaking the tie) to reject moving forward with the Real WC Soccer Club field‑rental and lighting agreement. Motions to forward a non‑digital YMCA entrance sign and to obtain additional fence‑replacement bids were each passed unanimously.

• Forward 2025 Mid-Year Budget Amendment to August Board meeting (unanimous)
• Approve CASE 2025-REZ-01 rezoning of 16 parcels from OT-5 to OT-1 (approved)
• Approve CASE 2025-REZ-02 rezoning of three city‑owned parcels from OT-5 to PR (approved)
• Reject Real WC Soccer Club field‑rental and portable‑light agreement (5‑4, Mayor broke tie)
• Forward non‑digital entrance sign for RiverChase YMCA to September Board (unanimous)
• Forward consideration of additional fence‑replacement bids for Fabick Nature Preserve to September Board (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen is holding a special meeting to discuss a specific legislative item. The primary focus of the meeting is Bill 25-54.

• Bill 25-54: Amendment regarding Boulder Signs

The Board of Aldermen approved Bill No. 25‑54, enacting it as Ordinance No. 4575, which authorizes the Mayor to amend the agreement with Clarity Boulders, LLC for the 2025 Fenton City Parks Boulder Signs Project. A waiver allowing a second reading of the bill was also approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous voice vote.

• Waiver of second‑reading rules for Bill 25‑54 passed unanimously
• Bill No. 25‑54 enacted as Ordinance No. 4575 passed unanimously
• Meeting adjourned passed unanimously by voice vote

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen Committee will discuss city infrastructure, software services, and event planning. Members will consider proposals for financial software and the Bud Weil Annex site plan.

• Proposal for 2025 Financial Software and Services
• Site plan for the Bud Weil Annex
• Discussion on 2025 Annual Lighting Ceremony
• Request from Crest Industries, Inc. for temporary parking on Larkin Williams Industrial Court
• Quotes for Olde Towne Street Lights

The Committee unanimously approved the site plan for the Bud Weil Annex so engineering work can begin. It also forwarded the 2025 Annual Lighting Ceremony and the 2025 Financial Software and Services proposal (BS&A) to the full Board. A motion to open discussion of soccer field lights to the full Board was approved by a 3‑aye, 1‑nay vote.

• Approved site plan for Bud Weil Annex (unanimous voice vote)
• Forwarded 2025 Annual Lighting Ceremony to August Board meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Forwarded 2025 Financial Software and Services proposal (BS&A) to August Board meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Motion to open soccer field lights discussion to full Board passed (3 Ayes, 1 Nay)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss rezoning several properties on Gravois Road, Opps Lane, and South Old Highway 141. The body will also consider amendments to the Zoning Code regarding the Comprehensive Development Plan.

• CASE 2025-REZ-01: Rezoning properties from OT-5 to OT-1, including addresses on Gravois Road, Opps Lane, and South Old Highway 141
• CASE 2025-REZ-02: Rezoning city-owned properties at 80, 92, and 98 Opps Lane from OT-5 to PR Parks and Recreation District
• CASE 2024-TXT-12: Amendments to the Zoning Code related to the Comprehensive Development Plan

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved two rezoning proposals, moving several parcels from the Olde Towne District “OT-5” to “OT-1” and converting three city‑owned parcels to the Parks and Recreation (“PR”) district. Both rezoning motions passed unanimously with 7 Ayes, 0 Nays and 3 Absents. The commission also approved CASE 2024‑TXT‑12 to be considered at the next meeting and adopted the May 6, 2025 minutes.

• Approved May 6, 2025 minutes (voice vote, 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 3 Absent)
• Approved CASE 2024‑TXT‑12 to next meeting (7 Ayes, 6 Nays, 3 Absent)
• Approved CASE 2025‑REZ‑01 rezoning from OT‑5 to OT‑1 (7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 3 Absent)
• Approved CASE 2025‑REZ‑02 rezoning from OT‑5 to PR (7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 3 Absent)
• Approved adjournment (voice vote, 7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 3 Absent)

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee and Tree Advisory Board will discuss park improvements and budget planning. The body is reviewing bids for moving a pavilion and considering a name change for a park.

• Bid to move the Olde Towne Pavilion
• Improvements to the Fabick Nature Preserve Overlook
• New name for Bud Weil Annex Park
• Park projects for the 2026 Budget
• Fall Park Beautification Day

The committee approved the minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting. It allocated $20,000 in the 2025 Capital Plan for improvements to the Fabick Nature Preserve overlook. The board approved forwarding two and then three name options for Bud Weil Annex Park to the Board of Aldermen. The committee also set October 11, 2025 for a Park Beautification Day and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved June 2, 2025 meeting minutes (5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent, 0 Abstain)
• Allocated $20,000 for Fabick Nature Preserve overlook improvements (approved)
• Forwarded top two name options (Hillside Crossing, Hilltop Crossing) for Bud Weil Annex to Board of Aldermen (5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent, 0 Abstain)
• Forwarded top three name options (Hillside Crossing, Hilltop Crossing, Overlook Park) for Bud Weil Annex to Board of Aldermen (5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent, 0 Abstain)
• Approved Saturday, October 11, 2025 for Park Beautification Day (5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent, 0 Abstain)
• Continued discussion on moving Olde Towne Pavilion to September meeting (no action taken)
• Adjourned meeting (5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent, 0 Abstain)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will review several bills including infrastructure repairs and a financial disclosure ordinance. The meeting includes the review of warrants and previous meeting minutes.

• Bill 25-50: Staat masonry wall repair
• Bill 25-51: Agreement with Boulder by Design by Clarity for boulder signs
• Bill 25-52: Ordinance regarding Financial Disclosure 2025
• Bill 25-53: Agreement for Bud Weil Park playground

The Board of Aldermen unanimously approved an amended Long Range Capital Plan covering 2025‑2029. It also approved $1,286,467.66 in June 2025 warrants, renewed the Everbridge public‑notification subscription, and authorized attendance at the Missouri State Floodplain Conference. No public comments were received.

• Approved amended Long Range Capital Plan (2025‑2029) – unanimous voice vote
• Approved June 2025 warrants totaling $1,286,467.66 – unanimous voice vote
• Approved request for staff to attend Missouri State Floodplain Conference – unanimous voice vote
• Approved renewal of Everbridge (Nixle) public‑notification subscription – unanimous voice vote

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. The board is reviewing a petition for zoning variances to allow for a boundary adjustment and the placement of a billboard.

• Case 2025-V-01-A: Petition for variances at 690 South Highway Drive to reduce minimum lot size
• Case 2025-V-01-A: Petition to allow an existing billboard to be closer than 150% of its height to the adjusted lot line

The Board of Adjustment noted that the petition for variances at 690 South Highway Drive was withdrawn at the request of the petitioner. The Board re‑elected Gary Siebert as Chairperson and Mike Mooney as Vice Chairperson. The minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting were approved. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Petitioner withdrew variance petition for 690 South Highway Drive (no vote)
• Re‑elected Gary Siebert as Chairperson (5-0)
• Re‑elected Mike Mooney as Vice Chairperson (5-0)
• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is holding a workshop session. The body will discuss the duties of the Board of Adjustment and the Board of Administrative Review.

• Discussion regarding duties of the Board of Adjustment and the Board of Administrative Review

City Attorney Erin Seele presented the duties of the Board of Adjustment and the Administrative Review Board. The board then voted to adjourn, with a motion made by Member Clauss, seconded by Member Phillips, approved unanimously (5 Ayes, 0 Nays). No substantive actions or approvals were taken during the meeting.

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will discuss an amended Long Range Capital Plan (2025-2027) and various park projects. The committee will also consider several special event requests for Fenton City Park and a liquor license request.

• Amended Long Range Capital Plan (2025-2027)
• Bids for 2025 Masonry Wall Repair and Fabick Nature Preserve Fence Replacement projects
• Liquor license request from St. Paul Catholic Church
• Subscription renewal with Everbridge, Inc. d/b/a Nixle for Public Notification System
• Change Order for Playpro Installation, LLC regarding Players Bench Covers Project

The Board unanimously forwarded an amended 2025‑2029 Long‑Range Capital Plan that adds playground projects for Fenton City Park (2028) and Westside Park (2029). It also approved the Bud Weil Park playground design (Option 2) and a $21,000 change order for Playpro Installation to add pier work to the Players’ Bench Covers Project. Additionally, the Board approved a band for the Miles of Memories 5k event and a special event with a food truck for Beckwood Press in Fenton City Park.

• Forward amended Long‑Range Capital Plan with 2028 Fenton City Park playground and 2029 Westside Park playground projects (unanimous)
• Forward Bud Weil Park playground design – Option 2 with curb and optional fence (unanimous)
• Approve $21,000 change order to Playpro Installation for pier work on Players’ Bench Covers Project (unanimous)
• Approve band addition for Legacy of Patriots’ Miles of Memories 5k event in Fenton City Park (unanimous)
• Approve Beckwood Press special event and food‑truck request for July 18, 2025 in Fenton City Park (unanimous)
• Move Capital Improvement topics to next on the agenda (unanimous)
• Move Parks & Recreation topics to next on the agenda (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Committee

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No old business, new business, or park reports are listed for discussion or decision.

Board of Aldermen

The agenda is procedural boilerplate. All items have been forwarded to the July 10th committee meeting, and there are no items listed for discussion.

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will meet via video teleconference to consider the approval of liquor license renewals for 2025-2026.

• Approval of liquor license renewals for 2025-2026

The Board of Aldermen considered two late liquor‑license renewal applications (Shreeji of Fenton dba Phillips 66 and SLJM Inc dba Azteca Mexican Restaurant) and approved them by voice vote. The motion passed unanimously. The board noted that future late renewal applications will be placed on the next regular agenda rather than calling a special meeting. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved liquor‑license renewal for Shreeji of Fenton dba Phillips 66 (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved liquor‑license renewal for SLJM Inc dba Azteca Mexican Restaurant (voice vote, unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed (voice vote, unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to discuss amendments to the Zoning Code. These changes relate to the Comprehensive Development Plan.

• Case 2024-TXT-12: Amendments to the Zoning Code related to the Comprehensive Development Plan

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will consider several bills related to city insurance renewals and facility maintenance. The meeting includes reviews of agreements for roof replacement, parking lot work, and window glazing.

• Bill 25-39: Jeffco Guttering for Government Center roof replacement
• Bill 25-40: Integra for Fabick Nature Preserve parking lot
• Bill 25-41: Staat for Riverchase YMCA window glazing
• Bills 25-43 through 25-49: Insurance renewals with Chubb, Intact, Lloyds of London, Travelers, Greenwich, CFC, and MEM
• R-25-04 regarding Municipal Park Grant Phase 2

The Board of Aldermen unanimously approved warrants totaling $1,196,679.84 for May 2025. They also approved a cost‑share agreement to pursue floating wetlands at Westside Park, a special event and food‑truck permit for Fenton City Park, the Record Management and Destruction Policy, and the 2025‑2026 renewals for liquor and amusement licenses. All motions passed by voice vote.

• Approved warrants for May 2025 in the amount of $1,196,679.84 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved pursuit of floating wetlands for Westside Park via cost‑share with Missouri Dept. of Conservation (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved special event and food‑truck request by Keeley Companies for Fenton City Park (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved the Record Management and Destruction Policy (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved 2025‑2026 liquor license renewals, including 3 Margaritas Mexican Restaurant and Little Tokyo dba Sushi and K Fusion (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved 2025‑2026 amusement license renewals (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will meet to consider a request to increase the Capital Projects Fund budget. This funding is specifically for the 2025 Concrete Slab Replacement Program.

• Budget increase request for the 2025 Concrete Slab Replacement Program

The Board of Aldermen voted to raise the Capital Projects Fund for the 2025 Concrete Slab Replacement Program from $1,500,000 to $2,000,000. The motion was made by Alderman Wisbrock, seconded by Alderman Lange, and passed unanimously by voice vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously by voice vote.

• Approved increase of Capital Projects Fund to $2,000,000 for 2025 Concrete Slab Replacement Program (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review a petition for two zoning variances at 690 South Highway Drive. The board will also handle member appointments and the election of a chairperson and vice chairperson.

• Case 2025-V-01-A: Petition to reduce minimum required lot size at 690 South Highway Drive
• Case 2025-V-01-A: Petition to allow an existing billboard closer than 150% of its height to the adjusted lot line at 690 South Highway Drive
• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Oath of office for appointment of members

The Board voted to continue Case 2025‑V‑01‑A, a petition for zoning variances at 690 South Highway Drive, to the next meeting, directing staff to send a certified letter to the petitioner. The Board also approved the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes, postponed the election of Chairperson and Vice‑Chairperson to the next meeting, and adjourned the session.

• Continued case 2025‑V‑01‑A to next meeting (4‑1)
• Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0, 1 abstain)
• Postponed election of Chairperson and Vice‑Chairperson to next meeting (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will discuss financial reports, insurance renewals, and various park-related requests. The meeting includes reviews of license renewals and community event permits.

• Presentation of the Draft 2024 Audit
• Property and Casualty Renewals for 2025-2026 via Daniel & Henry Company
• Grant application for Phase 2 of the Bud Weil Park Annex
• 2025-2026 Liquor and Amusement License Renewals
• Change order for the Bud Weil Park Pavilion Repair Project

The Committee unanimously voted to forward a request to apply for a Municipal Park Grant of up to $350,000 for Phase 2 of the Bud Weil Park Annex. It also approved forwarding requests for a floating wetland at Westside Park, a band at the Miles of Memories event, a Keeley Companies kickball tournament, the annual flu‑shot clinic at RiverChase YMCA, assistance for the 2025 Operation Clean Stream event, and the purchase of a large‑format scanner‑printer for Community Development.

• Forward grant request for Bud Weil Park Annex Phase 2 (up to $350,000) – passed unanimously
• Approve pursuit of floating wetlands for Westside Park (cost‑share $8,000‑$10,000) – noted for future action
• Forward request to add a band to the Miles of Memories special event – passed unanimously
• Forward Keeley Companies’ special event and food‑truck request for September 4 – passed unanimously
• Forward request to hold the annual flu‑shot clinic at RiverChase YMCA – passed unanimously
• Forward request to provide two employees and equipment for the 2025 Operation Clean Stream event – passed unanimously
• Forward purchase of a KIP 720C all‑in‑one scanner‑printer ($27,698) for Community Development – passed unanimously

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen is holding a special meeting for the purpose of annual training for elected officials. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Annual Training for Elected Officials

The only action taken was a motion to adjourn the special meeting, which Alderman Huels moved and Alderman Harrell seconded. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote. No other substantive items were decided.

• Adjourned special meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen Committee will discuss several infrastructure bids and city upgrades. The meeting includes reviews of construction projects, IT equipment requests, and a proposed record management policy.

• Bids for 2025 Government Center Roof Replacement Project
• Bids for 2025 Fabick Nature Preserve Restroom Parking Lot Project
• Bids for 2025 RiverChase YMCA Glazing Project
• Quote from ENT for 2025 computer upgrades/replacements
• Request by USACE for a Special Event in Fenton City Park

The Board of Aldermen Committee unanimously voted to forward the 2025 Government Center Roof Replacement project, selecting JeffCo Guttering as the contractor and retaining the skylight options. It also unanimously approved forwarding the Fabick Nature Preserve Restroom Parking Lot project to the Board with Integra Inc., and the RiverChase YMCA Glazing project with Staat Inc. Tuckpointing. The committee took no action on the Chamber of Commerce population‑study resolution, deferring it to a future meeting.

• Forward Government Center Roof Replacement project with JeffCo Guttering (including skylights) – approved unanimously
• Forward Fabick Nature Preserve Restroom Parking Lot project with Integra Inc. – approved unanimously
• Forward RiverChase YMCA Glazing project with Staat Inc. Tuckpointing – approved unanimously
• No action on Chamber of Commerce regional population resolution – deferred

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen voted to enact Bill 25-37 as Ordinance No. 4558, authorizing Mayor Maurath to execute a Letter of Intent with Byrne & Jones Enterprises, Inc. for the 2025 Bud Weil Park Playground Project, which may not exceed $500,000. The motion passed unanimously among the seven Aldermen present. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Bill 25-37 as Ordinance No. 4558 (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to execute Letter of Intent with Byrne & Jones Enterprises for Bud Weil Park Playground (project limit $500,000)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss updates to the city's Zoning Code. The primary focus is the consideration of amendments related to the Comprehensive Development Plan.

• Case 2024-TXT-12: Amendments to the Zoning Code regarding the Comprehensive Development Plan

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee and Tree Advisory Board will meet to discuss old business and receive a presentation. The body is reviewing a bid to move the Olde Towne Pavilion and potential improvements to the Fabick Nature Preserve Overlook.

• Bid to move the Olde Towne Pavilion
• Improvements to the Fabick Nature Preserve Overlook
• Missouri Department of Conservation presentation on Community Assistance Program (CAP) lakes

The committee approved the May 5, 2025 meeting minutes and moved New Business items next on the agenda. A motion to pursue floating wetlands for Westside Park was approved and will be forwarded to the Board of Aldermen. The Board approved $20,000 in the 2025 Capital Plan for Fabick Nature Preserve overlook improvements. The Olde Towne Pavilion relocation and Fabick Nature Preserve outlook improvements were continued to the July meeting, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved May 5, 2025 minutes (6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Absent, 0 Abstain)
• Moved New Business items next on agenda (6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent, 0 Abstain)
• Approved pursuing floating wetlands for Westside Park (6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent, 0 Abstain)
• Approved $20,000 in 2025 Capital Plan for Fabick Nature Preserve overlook improvements
• Olde Towne Pavilion relocation continued to July meeting
• Fabick Nature Preserve outlook improvements continued to July meeting
• Adjourned meeting (6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent, 0 Abstain)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen is reviewing multiple bills involving service agreements and land use. The meeting includes discussions on special use permits and forestry services.

• Bill 25-27: Special Use Permit for Mercy Health East Communities
• Bill 25-28: Homestead Forestry Services
• Bill 25-29: Missouri Native Stewardship Services for invasive species control and forestry cutter
• Bill 25-31: Agreement with Sweetens Sealing Services
• Bill 25-34: Snow plowing agreement

The Board unanimously approved three site‑plan petitions— a hotel at 942 § Highway Drive, an accessory structure for Amazon at 655 Assembly Parkway, and a restaurant/retail building at 1920 Bowles Avenue— each with specific conditions. It also voted to increase the 2025 Capital Plan budget for invasive‑species control in the parks. Several re‑appointments were confirmed, including judges, the city clerk, and an alternate board member.

• Approved CASE 2025‑SPR‑03 (hotel at 942 § Highway Drive) with conditions and amendment to Condition 2 – unanimous voice vote
• Approved CASE 2025‑SPR‑04 (Amazon accessory structure at 655 Assembly Parkway) with conditions – unanimous voice vote
• Approved CASE 2025‑SPR‑05 (restaurant/retail at 1920 Bowles Avenue) with conditions – unanimous voice vote
• Increased 2025 Capital Plan budget for invasive‑species control in parks from $50,000 to $100,000 – unanimous voice vote
• Re‑appointed Charles W. Billings as Provisional Judge – unanimous voice vote
• Re‑appointed Chuck Billings as Municipal Judge – unanimous voice vote
• Re‑appointed Jane Hungler as City Clerk – unanimous voice vote
• Re‑appointed Ralph Cruts as alternate member of the Board of Adjustment – unanimous voice vote

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will hold a special meeting to discuss playground contractors for the 2025 Bud Weil Park Playground Project. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss legal actions, real estate, personnel, and sealed bids.

• Discussion of contractors for the 2025 Bud Weil Park Playground Project

Alderman Huels moved to select Bryne & Jones Construction as the contractor for the 2025 Bud Weil Park Playground Project and to authorize staff to work on the design with the contractor. The motion, amended to include staff authorization, was seconded by Alderman Wisbrock and passed unanimously by voice vote. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved selection of Bryne & Jones Construction for Bud Weil Park Playground Project (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized certain staff to work on design with Bryne & Jones Construction (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Aldermen

The May 22, 2025 Fenton Board of Aldermen agenda contains only procedural documents related to the Public Facilities Authority and minutes from a prior meeting. No decisions, ordinances, or public hearings are listed.

The Board approved the May 23, 2024 meeting minutes by unanimous voice vote. It then elected a slate of directors for 2026‑2027 and voted unanimously to fill the officer positions of President, Vice‑President, Secretary/Treasurer, and Assistant Secretary. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved May 23, 2024 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected directors: Jimmy Lange, Terry Bereitschaft, Brian Wisbrock, Bruce Rogers, Susan Jokerst, Joe Maurath (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Brian Wisbrock as President (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Terry Bereitschaft as Vice‑President (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Susan Jokerst as Secretary/Treasurer (unanimous voice vote)
• Elected Jimmy Lange as Assistant Secretary (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review two variance petitions regarding zoning code requirements. These include a request for a boundary adjustment and a request for a deck encroachment.

• Case 2025-V-01-A: Variance request for 690 South Highway Drive to reduce minimum lot size and adjust billboard distance from lot line
• Case 2025-V-02: Variance request for 1304 Park Meadow Drive to allow a proposed deck to encroach on front and rear setbacks

The Board of Adjustment approved CASE 2025-V-02, granting a variance for a deck at 1304 Park Meadow Drive with specific setback conditions, by a 4‑1 vote. The petition for CASE 2025-V-01-A was continued to the next meeting. The Board also approved the March 18, 2025 meeting minutes and adjourned the session.

• Approved CASE 2025-V-02 deck variance with conditions (4-1)
• Continued CASE 2025-V-01-A petition to next meeting
• Approved March 18, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Aldermen

The Fenton Board of Aldermen Committee will elect chairs for each standing committee and consider bids for multiple capital improvement projects, including repairs and renovations at the Sports Complex, roof replacements at the Government Center and Valiant Park, and snow plowing services. They will also discuss recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Commission on site plan approvals for a hotel, medical facility, Amazon building, and restaurant/retail building, as well as updates from the Parks and Recreation Committee on playground vendor choices and park naming. Other items include a municipal code amendment on financial responsibility, a rate increase contract amendment, and applications for conservation funds.

• Consideration of bids for 2025 Sports Complex Exterior Repair and Paint Project
• Consideration of bids for 2025 Government Center Roof Replacement Project
• Consideration of bids for 2025 Snow Plowing Services
• Consideration of site plan approvals for Hampton Inn and Suites (942 S. Highway Drive) and Amazon accessory building (655 Assembly Parkway)
• Consideration of amendment to contract with Kodiak Equipment Services for garage door maintenance rate increase

The Board approved four development petitions with conditions: a hotel site plan for a Hampton Inn at 942 S. Highway Drive, a special‑use permit for Mercy Health’s medical facility at 1203 Smizer Mill Road, an accessory structure for Amazon at 655 Assembly Parkway, and a restaurant/retail building at 1920 Bowles Avenue. The Board also unanimously amended the easement condition for the hotel site plan and moved Planning & Zoning and Parks & Recreation topics to the next agenda items.

• Approved conditional site plan for Hampton Inn at 942 S. Highway Drive (conditions include easement amendment)
• Approved special‑use permit for Mercy Health East Communities at 1203 Smizer Mill Road
• Approved site plan for Amazon accessory structure at 655 Assembly Parkway
• Approved site plan for new restaurant/retail building at 1920 Bowles Avenue
• Amended easement condition for hotel site plan – motion passed unanimously (voice vote)
• Moved Planning & Zoning topics next on agenda – motion passed unanimously (voice vote)
• Moved Parks & Recreation topics next on agenda – motion passed unanimously (voice vote)

Board of Aldermen

The special meeting of the Board of Aldermen originally scheduled for May 8, 2025, has been rescheduled for June 12, 2025. The meeting was called for annual training for elected officials.

• Annual Training for Elected Officials

Board of Aldermen

The City of Fenton is hosting a public open house to present designs for a new playground at Bud Weil Park. Residents are invited to provide feedback that the Board will use to select a vendor and design for the project.

• Public review of Bud Weil Park playground designs

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider several site plan reviews and a special use permit. The body will also discuss amendments to the Zoning Code related to the Comprehensive Development Plan.

• Site Plan Review for Hampton Inn and Suites at 942 S. Highway Drive
• Special Use Permit for Mercy Health East Communities medical facility at 1203 Smizer Mill Road
• Site Plan Review for Amazon automotive vehicle inspection building at 655 Assembly Parkway
• Site Plan Review for restaurant/retail building at 1920 Bowles Avenue
• Zoning Code amendments related to the Comprehensive Development Plan (Case 2024-TXT-12)

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the minutes from March 4, 2025. It continued the zoning code amendment case to the next meeting. It approved, with conditions, the site plan for a Hampton Inn hotel, a special use permit for Mercy Health medical facility, and an accessory structure for Amazon. All approvals were by a 7‑aye, 0‑nay vote with three members absent.

• Approved March 4, 2025 minutes (7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 3 Absent)
• Continued CASE 2024-TXT-12 zoning amendment to next meeting (7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 3 Absent)
• Approved CASE 2025-SPR-03 hotel site plan with conditions (7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 3 Absent)
• Approved CASE 2025-SUP-06 Mercy Health special use permit with conditions (7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 3 Absent)
• Approved CASE 2025-SPR-04 Amazon accessory structure site plan with conditions (7 Ayes, 0 Nays, 3 Absent)

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Fenton Parks and Recreation Committee and Tree Advisory Board will hear presentations from five vendors for a new playground at Bud Weil Memorial Park and consider a bid to move the Olde Towne Pavilion. The committee will also discuss improvements to the Fabick Nature Preserve Overlook and consider a new name for Bud Weil Annex Park.

• Presentations and consideration of playground proposals from ABcreative, All Inclusive Rec, Byrne and Jones Construction, Parkscape Solutions, and The Playground Consultants for Bud Weil Memorial Park
• Discussion regarding a bid to move the Olde Towne Pavilion
• Discussion regarding improvements to the Fabick Nature Preserve Overlook
• Consideration of a new park name for Bud Weil Annex Park submitted by the public

The Parks and Recreation Committee approved forwarding the top three vendor choices for a new playground at Bud Weil Park to the Board of Aldermen. It also approved gathering additional public input on a new name for Bud Weil Annex Park and continued discussion of moving the Olde Towne Pavilion to the June meeting. The meeting minutes and agenda motions were approved, and the meeting was adjourned at 9:06 p.m.

• Approved April 7, 2025 workshop minutes (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved April 7, 2025 meeting minutes (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved moving New Business items next on the agenda (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved forwarding top three playground vendor proposals to Board of Aldermen (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Approved gathering additional public input on Bud Weil Annex Park name (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Continued Olde Towne Pavilion relocation discussion to June meeting (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:06 p.m. (7 Ayes, 0 Nays)

Board of Aldermen

This is a Board of Aldermen committee meeting where all items are discussed and forwarded to the May 8 committee meeting. Committees will elect chairpersons and consider several bids and a code amendment. No final decisions are made at this meeting.

• Consideration of amendments to Section 375.140, Financial Responsibility Required, of the Municipal Code
• Consideration of bids for 2025 Joint/Crack Sealing Services
• Consideration of bids for 2025 Fenton Sports Complex Exterior Repair and Paint Project
• Consideration of bids for 2025 Fenton Sports Complex Restroom Renovation Project
• Consideration of an amendment to contract with Kodiak Equipment Services for garage door maintenance rate increase

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will consider approval of minutes, warrants, and several bills. Key actions include a personnel manual amendment regarding hiring authorization, renewal of multiple employee insurance plans (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability), an agreement with HITS for conversion services, and a 2024 budget adjustment.

• BILL 25-17: Personnel manual amendment – hiring authorization (Section 4.2.1)
• BILL 25-19 to 25-24: Renewal of employee insurance plans (Anthem MEWA medical, Mutual of Omaha dental, EyeMed vision, New York Life STD/LTD/life/ADD, H&H Health Associates, Mutual of Omaha worksite benefits)
• BILL 25-25: Agreement with HITS for conversion services
• BILL 25-26: 2024 budget adjustment
• Approval of minutes from March 27, April 3, and April 10 board meetings

The Board of Aldermen approved the March 2025 warrants totaling $955,326.46. It also approved several operational items, including fence repair investigation at Fabick Nature Preserve, quotes for forestry cutter services, a 5k event with food trucks in City Park, a temporary liquor license for St. Paul Catholic Church, and traffic control for a parish picnic. All motions passed by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved March 2025 warrants totaling $955,326.46 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved investigation of fence repair/replacement and tuckpointing at Fabick Nature Preserve overlook area (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved obtaining quotes for Forestry Cutter Services in City parks (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Legacy of Patriots, Inc. 5k race and food trucks in Fenton City Park (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved temporary liquor license for St. Paul Catholic Church (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved traffic control request for St. Paul Parish picnic and parade (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved continuation of D&H Navigator platform for HR records at no cost (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved D&H Company to prepare and file 1094/1095 forms at $5 per form (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Adjustment

The April 15 meeting of the Fenton Board of Adjustment has been canceled. All agenda items, including a variance petition for a boundary adjustment at 690 South Highway Drive, will be forwarded to the May 20, 2025 meeting.

• Variance case 2025-V-01-A for lot size and billboard setbacks at 690 South Highway Drive continued to May 20 meeting

Board of Aldermen

The Board approved forwarding the 8MG2 Base Plan employee benefit option and the remaining benefit renewal plans to the April Board meeting. It voted unanimously not to file an insurance claim for the City Hall and Community Development roofs and to obtain formal repair bids. The Board also approved a change order for a Superior snow‑fencing quote at the Public Works building. All motions passed by voice vote.

• Approved forwarding 8MG2 Base Plan (11.25% increase) to April Board meeting – unanimous voice vote
• Approved forwarding remaining employee benefit renewal plans to April Board meeting – unanimous voice vote
• Rejected insurance claim and directed formal bids for City Hall and Community Development roof repairs – unanimous voice vote
• Approved change order for Superior snow‑fencing quote ($12,850) at Public Works facility – unanimous voice vote
• Moved Miscellaneous topic to front of agenda – unanimous voice vote

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee and Tree Advisory Board will meet to discuss a bid for moving the Olde Towne Pavilion and improvements to the Fabick Nature Preserve Outlook. The Tree Advisory Board will also receive an update on the 2025 Arbor Day observance.

• Bid to move the Olde Towne Pavilion
• Improvements to the Fabick Nature Preserve Outlook
• 2025 Arbor Day observance update
• Oath of office for Mike Abbott

The Parks and Recreation Committee approved a $20,000 allocation in the 2025 Capital Plan for outlook area improvements at Fabick Nature Preserve. The committee also approved a motion to investigate fence repair or replacement and masonry wall maintenance at the same site. Discussion on moving the Olde Towne Pavilion was continued to the May meeting due to missing utility clearance information. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved $20,000 for Fabick Nature Preserve outlook improvements (no vote recorded)
• Approved motion to investigate fence repair/replacement and masonry wall maintenance at Fabick Nature Preserve (6 Ayes; 0 Nays, 1 Absent)
• Continued Olde Towne Pavilion relocation discussion to May meeting (no action taken)
• Approved minutes of March 3, 2025 meeting (6 Ayes; 0 Nays, 1 Absent)
• Adjourned meeting (6 Ayes; 0 Nays, 1 Absent)

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee and Tree Advisory Board will meet for a workshop session. The primary purpose of the meeting is to conduct annual training for the committee.

• Annual training of the Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee met on April 7, 2025. A motion to adjourn was made by Thomas Byron, seconded by Mike Abbott, and approved by voice vote with six ayes and no nays. No other actions or decisions were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Board of Aldermen

The Fenton Board of Aldermen will hold a committee meeting to discuss and vote on several items including employee benefit renewals for 2025-2026, traffic control for a parish picnic, and a temporary liquor license. Other agenda items include change orders for city projects, contract renewals for IT services, and a request to create a part-time court administrator position. An executive session is planned for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.

• Consideration of Employee Benefit Renewals for 2025-2026
• Request from St. Paul Parish for traffic control during their picnic and parade
• Consideration of a temporary liquor license for St. Paul Catholic Church
• Consideration of a change order for the 2024 Masonry Maintenance Project (snow fencing)
• Consideration of a contract with HITS for document conversion services for Public Works

The Board of Aldermen Committee unanimously approved forwarding a request to close the Fenton Municipal Court on May 20‑22 so the Court Administrator can attend the MACA Spring Conference. The Committee also unanimously voted to postpone further discussion of the 2025‑2026 employee benefit renewals to the April 10 Board meeting. No public comments were received.

• Motion to continue employee benefits renewal discussion to April 10 Board meeting – approved (unanimous voice vote)
• Motion to forward request to close municipal court May 20‑22 for MACA conference – approved (unanimous voice vote)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss amendments to the Zoning Code regarding the Comprehensive Development Plan. The agenda notes that all items will be forwarded to the May 6, 2025 meeting.

• Case 2024-TXT-12: Amendments to the Zoning Code related to the Comprehensive Development Plan

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will consider several bills including a denial of a special use permit for automotive sales at 524 Gravois Road, a zoning text amendment for banquet facilities, and updates to firearms discharge exceptions. Other items include a three-year service order with Spectrum, and amendments to personnel and financial policies.

• BILL 25-09: denial of special use permit for automotive sales at 524 Gravois Road
• BILL 25-10: text amendment to zoning code for banquet facility
• BILL 25-13: amendment to exceptions for discharge of firearms
• BILL 25-12: new three-year service order with Spectrum
• BILL 25-17: personnel manual amendment to hiring authorization section

The Board of Aldermen unanimously approved warrants totaling $644,147.77 for February expenses. It also unanimously approved the purchase of fifteen dog waste stations, a reduced‑rate use of City Park for the St. Paul Athletic Association soccer tournament, and the Heroes Memorial Plaque Replacement Project. Aldermen unanimously appointed Ralph Cruts as an alternate member of the Board of Adjustment. A motion to approve a restaurant/site‑plan request (CASE 2025‑SPR‑02) failed to receive enough votes.

• Approved warrants for 02/01/2025‑02/28/2025 totaling $644,147.77 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of fifteen dog waste stations for city parks (unanimous)
• Approved reduced‑rate use of Fenton City Park for St. Paul Athletic Association soccer tournament (unanimous)
• Approved Heroes Memorial Plaque Replacement Project request (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Ralph Cruts as alternate member of the Board of Adjustment (unanimous)
• Motion to approve CASE 2025‑SPR‑02 restaurant/retail site plan failed (2 ayes, 4 nays, 1 abstain)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider two variance requests for a boundary adjustment plat at 690 South Highway Drive. The first variance seeks to reduce the minimum required lot size under Section 415.190(E)(4), and the second would allow an existing billboard closer to the adjusted lot line than normally permitted under Section 430.340(A)(5)(a)(3). The meeting also includes approval of minutes from December 17, 2024.

• Case 2025-V-01-A: petition for variances to reduce minimum lot size and allow billboard closer to lot line
• Property at 690 South Highway Drive, zoned HP-1 Hospitality Park District
• Variance from Section 415.190(E)(4) for lot size reduction
• Variance from Section 430.340(A)(5)(a)(3) for billboard setback reduction
• Approval of December 17, 2024 meeting minutes

The Board of Adjustment voted unanimously to continue Case 2025-V-01-A, a petition by Watson Home Properties for variances to create two lots at 690 South Highway Drive, to the next meeting. The petitioner requested the continuance to provide additional plans for a possible restaurant development. No other substantive decisions were made; the board also approved the December 17, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Continued Case 2025-V-01-A (variance for boundary adjustment at 690 S. Highway Drive) to next meeting (5-0)
• Approved December 17, 2024 meeting minutes as submitted (5-0)

Board of Aldermen

The Fenton Board of Aldermen Committee Meeting will discuss financial policy amendments, recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Commission including a denial of a special use permit for used auto sales at 524 Gravois Road and approvals for a restaurant/retail building at 1920 Bowles Avenue and a banquet facility at 505 Main Street, as well as parks and recreation items such as dog waste station purchases and event requests. The meeting will also consider service contracts, memorial plaque replacements, and a record destruction request, and will go into executive session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.

• Planning & Zoning Commission recommends denial of special use permit for used auto sales at 524 Gravois Road
• Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of site plan for new restaurant/retail building at 1920 Bowles Avenue
• Planning & Zoning Commission recommends approval of text amendment and special use permit for banquet facility at 505 Main Street
• Consideration of purchasing credit card for Court Administrator and increased limits for certain employees
• Discussion of USACE CAP 2025 flood study on the Meramec River

The Fenton Board of Aldermen committee forwarded several Planning and Zoning recommendations to the full board for final action, including a denial of a special use permit for a used car lot at 524 Gravois Road and an approval with conditions for a new restaurant/retail building at 1920 Bowles Avenue. The committee also forwarded a request for a purchasing credit card for the Court Administrator, an amendment to the city's Cash Receipts Policy, a new Spectrum service order, and park event requests. All forwarded items passed unanimously by voice vote.

• Forwarded denial of special use permit for used car lot at 524 Gravois Road (unanimous)
• Forwarded approval with conditions for restaurant/retail building at 1920 Bowles Avenue (unanimous)
• Forwarded approval of text amendment allowing banquet facilities in OT-1 district (unanimous)
• Forwarded approval with conditions for banquet facility at 505 Main Street (unanimous)
• Forwarded request for Court Administrator purchasing card with $2,500 limit (unanimous)
• Forwarded amendment to Section 500 Cash Receipts Policy (unanimous)
• Forwarded request for St. Paul Athletic Association soccer tournament at reduced rate (unanimous)
• Approved Break the Stigma 5K at Fenton City Park (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will discuss several proposed amendments to the municipal code, including exceptions to weapons discharge prohibitions, financial responsibility requirements, and new trespassing and criminal mischief rules, as well as a new section for aggravated fleeing (Valentine's Law). The committee will also consider personnel manual amendments regarding hiring authorization and a proposal to advertise in the Fenton Area Chamber of Commerce Lifestyle Magazine. An executive session is planned for legal, real estate, personnel, and contract matters.

• Amendments to Section 205.930 (Exceptions to Prohibitions on Discharge of Weapons)
• Amendments to Section 375.140 (Financial Responsibility)
• New Section 340.340 (Valentine's Law – Aggravated Fleeing a Stop or Detention)
• Amendments to Chapter 205, Article VII (Trespassing and Criminal Mischief)
• Discussion on amendments to the Personnel Manual regarding hiring authorization

The Board of Aldermen Committee forwarded four proposed municipal code amendments to the March Board meeting, all aimed at aligning city law with recent Missouri state statutes. These include updates to firearm discharge exceptions (Blair's Law), financial responsibility penalties, trespassing and criminal mischief provisions, and a new Valentine's Law section on aggravated fleeing. The committee also discussed but did not finalize changes to the Personnel Manual regarding hiring authorization, forwarding a revised version with a dissenting vote.

• Forwarded amendments to Section 205.930 (Blair's Law) to March Board meeting (unanimous)
• Forwarded amendment to Section 375.140 (financial responsibility penalties) to March Board meeting (unanimous)
• Forwarded amendments to Chapter 205 (trespassing and criminal mischief) to March Board meeting (unanimous)
• Forwarded new Section 340.340 (Valentine's Law) to March Board meeting (unanimous)
• Forwarded Personnel Manual hiring authorization amendments to March Board meeting (passed, Alderman Wisbrock nay)
• Continued Chamber of Commerce magazine advertisement discussion to April meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss proposed amendments to the zoning code related to the Comprehensive Development Plan (Case 2024-TXT-12). New business includes a special use permit for a used auto sales at 524 Gravois Road (Case 2025-SUP-04), a site plan review for a restaurant/retail building at 1920 Bowles Avenue (Case 2025-SPR-02), a text amendment to allow banquet facilities in the OT-1 district (Case 2025-TXT-01), and a special use permit for a banquet facility at 505 Main Street (Case 2025-SUP-05). The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comments.

• Case 2024-TXT-12: Zoning code amendments tied to the Comprehensive Development Plan
• Case 2025-SUP-04: Special use permit for used auto sales at 524 Gravois Road (OT-2 district)
• Case 2025-SPR-02: Site plan review for a new restaurant/retail building at 1920 Bowles Avenue (HP-1 district)
• Case 2025-TXT-01: Text amendment to allow banquet facilities by special use permit in OT-1 district
• Case 2025-SUP-05: Special use permit for a banquet facility at 505 Main Street (OT-1 district)

The Fenton Planning and Zoning Commission approved a text amendment (2025-TXT-01) to allow banquet facilities as a special use in the OT-1 Olde Towne District, voting 9-0. The commission denied a special use permit (2025-SUP-04) for a used automotive sales lot at 524 Gravois Road, voting 0-9. A site plan review (2025-SPR-02) for an unspecified project was approved 8-1.

• Approved text amendment 2025-TXT-01 allowing banquet facilities by special use permit in OT-1 district (9-0)
• Denied special use permit 2025-SUP-04 for used automotive sales at 524 Gravois Road (0-9)
• Approved site plan review 2025-SPR-02 with conditions (8-1)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:21 p.m. (9-0)

Parks and Recreation Committee

This meeting includes discussions on a bid to move the Olde Towne Pavilion, improvements to the Fabick Nature Preserve Outlook, and placement of dog waste dispensers. The committee will also select a date for annual training with the City Attorney and receive an update on the 2025 Arbor Day observance. No formal votes are expected; items are for discussion only.

• Discussion regarding bid to move the Olde Towne Pavilion
• Discussion regarding improvements to Fabick Nature Preserve Outlook
• Discussion regarding location and type of dog waste dispensers in City parks
• Selection of date/time for annual training with the City Attorney
• Update regarding the 2025 Arbor Day observance

The Parks and Recreation Committee approved the purchase of 15 dog waste dispenser units for city parks, exceeding the initial estimate of 11 units to provide backups. The committee also approved the minutes from the February 3, 2025 meeting and continued discussions on moving the Olde Towne Pavilion and improving the Fabick Nature Preserve outlook to the April meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved purchase of 15 dog waste dispensers (5-0)
• Approved minutes of February 3, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Continued Olde Towne Pavilion move discussion to April meeting
• Continued Fabick Nature Preserve outlook improvements discussion to April meeting

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will meet for a special session to discuss a specific construction update. The primary focus is a change order for repairs at Bud Weil Park.

• Consideration of Change Order #2 with Maxim Construction, Inc. for the Bud Weil Park Pavilion Repair Project

The Fenton Board of Aldermen unanimously approved Change Order #2 with Maxim Construction, Inc. for the Bud Weil Park Pavilion Repair Project. The change order covers rebuilding a damaged lintel discovered during roof work, bringing the total project cost to $71,568, within the $75,000 budget. The meeting was a special session held for this single item.

• Approved Change Order #2 with Maxim Construction, Inc. for $15,258 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:54 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will discuss and potentially vote on several bills, including a zero tax rate for 2025, a special use permit for Wicked Finds Resale Consignment Shop, and a bill concerning snow plowing rights-of-way. They will also consider a resolution seeking funding for the Fenton Municipal Airport in 2025. The agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes and warrants (payments).

• Bill 25-08: Zero tax rate for 2025
• Bill 25-06: Special use permit for Wicked Finds Resale Consignment Shop
• Bill 25-07: Snow plowing rights-of-way
• Resolution to seek funding for Fenton Municipal Airport (FMA) 2025
• Approval of warrants (payments) and minutes from prior meetings

The Board of Aldermen unanimously approved a special use permit for Wicked Finds Resale Consignment Shop LLC to operate a used merchandise store at 630 Gravois Road, enacting Ordinance No. 4527. They also enacted ordinances prohibiting snow deposit in public improvements (No. 4528) and setting the 2025 municipal tax rate at zero cents per $100 valuation (No. 4529). A resolution was adopted to seek flood mitigation grant funding for properties at 62, 64, and 65 Gravois Road. Several other administrative items were approved, including warrants, a site plan review, and park-related actions.

• Approved special use permit for Wicked Finds Resale/Consignment Shop at 630 Gravois Road (Ordinance 4527, unanimous)
• Enacted ordinance prohibiting snow deposit in public improvements (Ordinance 4528, unanimous)
• Enacted ordinance setting 2025 municipal tax rate at zero cents per $100 valuation (Ordinance 4529, unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to seek FMA grant funding for flood-prone properties at 62, 64, 65 Gravois Road (unanimous)
• Approved warrants for January 2025 totaling $1,110,292.87 (unanimous)
• Approved site plan review for accessory structure at 851 Horan Drive (CASE 2025-SPR-01, unanimous)
• Approved public input contest to rename Bud Weil Annex Park (unanimous)
• Approved seating at both ends of Meramec River boardwalk with composite benches (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for February 18, 2025, was canceled due to weather. All agenda items, including a variance petition for a property at 690 South Highway Drive, will be heard at the March 18, 2025 meeting instead.

• Case 2025-V-01-A: variance request for reduced lot size and billboard setback at 690 South Highway Drive, postponed to March 18

Board of Aldermen

The Fenton Board of Aldermen Committee will discuss the 2025 municipal tax rate, review recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Commission (including a site plan and a special use permit for a used merchandise store), and consider park improvements such as renaming Bud Weil Annex Park and installing seating along the Meramec River boardwalk. Several motions require votes, including surplus equipment, a grant amendment, and flood mitigation resolution.

• Consideration of 2025 Municipal Tax Rate (motion required)
• CASE 2025-SPR-01: Site Plan Review for accessory storage building at 877 Horan Drive (BP-3 district)
• CASE 2025-SUP-03: Special Use Permit for Wicked Finds Resale Consignment Shop at 630 Gravois Road (OT-2 district)
• Approval to seek public input to rename Bud Weil Annex Park
• Consideration of special event request (walk/run) from St. Paul Catholic Church in Fenton City Park

The Fenton Board of Aldermen committee meeting on February 13, 2025, forwarded several items to the full board, including the 2025 municipal tax rate (set at zero cents per $100 valuation) and a special event permit for St. Paul Catholic Church. The board approved a motion to issue a Request for Proposals for playground equipment at Bud Weil Park, including swings and all-ability products, and denied a separate motion to fund an engineering cost estimate for playground locations. Additionally, the board approved surplus of Public Works equipment, installation of a donated bench, and an amendment to the 2026 Local Records Preservation Grant application to fund a large scanner/printer.

• Forwarded 2025 Municipal Tax Rate at $0 per $100 valuation to full board (unanimous)
• Approved RFP for playground products at Bud Weil Park including swings and all-ability (unanimous)
• Denied funding for engineering cost estimate for playground locations (unanimous)
• Approved Public Works to install donated bench in Fenton City Park (unanimous)
• Forwarded St. Paul Catholic Church Walk/Run special event permit to full board (unanimous)
• Approved surplus of Public Works equipment (unanimous)
• Amended 2026 Local Records Preservation Grant to include large scanner/printer (unanimous)
• Forwarded Flood Mitigation Assistance resolution to full board (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen’s committee meeting will consider motions on snow-removal services for city parking lots, a one-year renewal of a printing contract for the monthly newsletter, and other routine items. No substantive ordinances or major policy changes are listed.

• Renew one-year contract with Specialty Mailing, Inc. for city newsletter printing
• Vote on snow-removal services contract for City parking lots
• Consider proposed municipal code change on snow/ice deposits in public improvements
• Discuss quotes for phase-loss relays at RiverChase YMCA

The Fenton Board of Aldermen Committee forwarded several items to the full Board for approval, including a new municipal code section prohibiting deposit of snow/ice into public streets, a one-year renewal with Specialty Mailing for newsletter printing, $100 gift cards for the 2025 Appreciation Dinner, and a contract with Meyer Electric for phase loss relays at RiverChase YMCA. The committee also voted to obtain formal bids for contracted snow removal services for City parking lots. No final decisions were made; all items are recommendations for the February Board meeting.

• Forwarded proposed Section 205.590 (snow/ice deposit ban) with amendment to cite business/property owner and/or plow operator (unanimous)
• Forwarded one-year renewal with Specialty Mailing, Inc. for newsletter printing at $1,330/month (unanimous)
• Forwarded 2025 Appreciation Dinner with $100 gift cards for volunteers (unanimous)
• Forwarded Meyer Electric quote for 19 phase loss relays at RiverChase YMCA (unanimous)
• Moved to obtain formal bids for contracted snow removal services for City parking lots (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen held a special meeting and unanimously adopted Resolution R-25-01, urging the St. Louis County Council, St. Louis Board of Aldermen, and all Missouri legislators to oppose any legislation authorizing a statewide vote on changing the governmental structure of St. Louis City, St. Louis County, and their municipalities. The resolution responds to Representative Mackey's HJR 27, which would eliminate municipal governments as currently operated. The board adjourned immediately after the vote.

• Adopted R-25-01 opposing statewide vote on St. Louis government restructuring (8-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Fenton Planning & Zoning Commission will consider amendments to the Zoning Code related to the Comprehensive Development Plan (Case 2024-TXT-12). They will also hold a public hearing on a Special Use Permit for a used merchandise store at 630 Gravois Road (Case 2025-SUP-03). A previously scheduled Special Use Permit for outdoor storage at 1741 Rudder Industrial Park Drive has been withdrawn by the applicant.

• Consideration of Zoning Code amendments tied to the Comprehensive Development Plan (Case 2024-TXT-12)
• Special Use Permit for a used merchandise store at 630 Gravois Road (Case 2025-SUP-03) in the OT-2 Olde Towne District
• Withdrawn Special Use Permit for outdoor storage at 1741 Rudder Industrial Park Drive (Case 2025-SUP-02)
• Approval of minutes from January 7, 2025 meeting

The Fenton Planning and Zoning Commission approved a special use permit for Wicked Finds Resale Consignment Shop, LLC to operate a used merchandise store at 630 Gravois Road, with conditions. A request to continue a zoning code amendment case was also approved. A petition for outdoor storage was withdrawn by the petitioner.

• Approved special use permit for Wicked Finds Resale Consignment Shop at 630 Gravois Road (9-0)
• Continued Case 2024-TXT-12 (zoning code amendments) to next meeting (8-0)
• Withdrawn: Case 2025-SUP-02 for outdoor storage at 1741 Rudder Industrial Park Drive

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee and Tree Advisory Board will meet to discuss several city park improvements and administrative elections. The body will review bids for moving the Olde Towne Pavilion and consider a location for a new playground on the southwest side of the city.

• Bid to move the Olde Towne Pavilion
• Proposed renaming of Bud Weil Annex Park
• Improvements to the Meramec River boardwalk
• Location for a new playground on the southwest side of the City
• Hydration station grant through Missouri American Water

The Fenton Parks and Recreation Committee/Tree Advisory Board approved seeking public input to rename Bud Weil Annex Park, with parameters that the new name will not honor individuals. They also approved adding seating at both ends of the Meramec River boardwalk, requesting a cost analysis for a new playground on the southwest side, and applying for a hydration station grant. No action was taken on moving the Olde Towne Pavilion or on Arbor Day details.

• Approved seeking public input to rename Bud Weil Annex Park (5-0)
• Approved adding seating at both ends of the Meramec River boardwalk (5-0)
• Approved requesting cost analysis for playground locations on southwest side (5-0)
• Approved applying for a standard water fountain grant through Missouri American Water (5-0)
• Elected Gary Johnson as Chairperson, Mary Heinemann as Vice-Chairperson, Kathy Steis as Secretary (5-0)
• Approved minutes of January 8, 2025 (5-0)

Board of Aldermen

The Fenton Board of Aldermen will hold its regular meeting on January 23, 2025. They will consider three bills: an agreement for bench coverings (Bill 24-112), a special use permit for MERS Goodwill (Bill 25-02), and a third amendment to a transportation development district memorandum of understanding for cameras (Bill 25-03). The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and warrants.

• Bill 24-112 - Agreement for bench coverings
• Bill 25-02 - Special use permit for MERS Goodwill
• Bill 25-03 - Third amendment to TDD MOU for cameras
• Approval of December 19, 2024, and January 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Warrants approval

The Board of Aldermen appointed Jimmy Lange to fill the vacant Ward 1 aldermanic seat for the unexpired term ending April 2026, and he was sworn in. The board also approved several ordinances, including a special use permit for MERS Goodwill to operate a used merchandise store at 717 Gravois Road, a third amendment to the Gravois Bluffs Transportation Department District memorandum of understanding regarding license plate readers, and a contract with Beacon Athletics for bench coverings. Additionally, the board approved warrants totaling $1,181,514.73 for December 2024, a FireTech sprinkler maintenance renewal, and a request to apply for the 2025 Managed Deer Hunt.

• Appointed Jimmy Lange as Ward 1 Alderman (unanimous)
• Approved warrants for 12/01/2024-12/31/2024 totaling $1,181,514.73 (unanimous)
• Enacted Ordinance 4522 authorizing Beacon Athletics bench coverings contract (6-0-1, Lange abstained)
• Enacted Ordinance 4523 granting MERS Goodwill special use permit at 717 Gravois Road (6-0-1, Lange abstained)
• Enacted Ordinance 4524 authorizing third amendment to Gravois Bluffs MOU on license plate readers (6-0-1, Lange abstained)
• Approved FireTech sprinkler maintenance renewal with 2025 rate increase (Lange abstained)
• Approved application for 2025 Managed Deer Hunt (1 nay, 1 abstention)
• Approved 2025 Arbor Day observance on April 26 in Fenton City Park (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen is holding a special meeting on January 23, 2025. The agenda consists of procedural items and a request to close the meeting for an executive session regarding legal actions or litigation.

• Executive session pursuant to Section 610.021(1) regarding legal actions, causes of action, or litigation

The Board of Aldermen convened a special meeting solely to enter executive session under Section 610.021(1) for legal actions or litigation. The motion passed unanimously (6-0, with one alderman absent). No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting adjourned immediately after reconvening.

• Entered executive session for legal actions/litigation (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting after reconvening (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen held a special meeting and approved two ordinances related to the Fabick Nature Preserve Restroom Project. Ordinance 4525 repeals Ordinance 4506 and authorizes a new agreement with Restroom Facilities, LTD. Ordinance 4526 authorizes an agreement with Budrovich Contracting Co. for crane services. Both passed with Alderman Lange abstaining and Alderman Jokerst absent. The board then entered executive session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.

• Approved Ordinance 4525 repealing Ordinance 4506 and authorizing new agreement with Restroom Facilities, LTD (6-0-1, Lange abstaining)
• Approved Ordinance 4526 authorizing crane services agreement with Budrovich Contracting Co. (6-0-1, Lange abstaining)
• Entered executive session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters (7-0)

Board of Adjustment

The January 21, 2025 Board of Adjustment meeting was canceled on January 9, 2025. The agenda had included one withdrawn variance case (2024-V-03) and one pending variance request (2025-V-01) to reduce lot size at 690 South Highway Drive.

• Case 2024-V-03 (Woodcock Investments): variance for parking area buffer at 1920 Bowles Avenue – withdrawn
• Case 2025-V-01 (Watson Home Properties): variance to reduce lot size at 690 South Highway Drive for boundary adjustment plat
• Meeting canceled after being amended

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen Committee will discuss and may vote on an amendment to a Memorandum of Understanding with the Gravois Bluffs Transportation Development District regarding License Plate Readers. Other items include contract renewals, conference attendance requests, and a managed deer hunt application. Recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Commission (site plan and special use permit) will be forwarded to a future board meeting.

• Amendment to MOU with Gravois Bluffs TDD relating to License Plate Readers
• Contract renewal with FireTech, LLC for sprinkler system maintenance with a 2025 rate increase
• Discussion of power outage protection options for RiverChase YMCA
• Request to apply for 2025 Managed Deer Hunt through Missouri Department of Conservation
• Liquor license request from Gianino Brothers, Inc. dba Aero Hawk Catering

The Board approved repairs for the RiverChase YMCA pools and approved a $33,109.06 restoration estimate for the Fenton Sports Complex concession building after flood damage. It also approved several personnel training requests, a liquor license for Aero Hawk Catering, and forwarded items like the Gravois Bluffs license plate reader agreement and FireTech contract renewal to the January Board meeting. A site plan review for a storage building at 877 Horan Drive was continued to February.

• Approved RiverChase YMCA pool repairs (7-0)
• Approved $33,109.06 ServPro restoration for Fenton Sports Complex concession building (7-0)
• Continued CASE 2025-SPR-01 for storage building at 877 Horan Drive to February (unanimous)
• Approved Emma Brown's attendance at Certified Playground Inspector Course/Exam (unanimous)
• Approved Jane Hungler's attendance at 2025 MoCCFOA and IIMC conferences (unanimous)
• Approved Emma Brown's attendance at 2025 MPRA Conference (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license for Gianino Brothers dba Aero Hawk Catering (unanimous)
• Forwarded Gravois Bluffs TDD license plate reader MOU amendment to January Board meeting (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen held a special meeting to address a time-sensitive repair to the indoor pool dectron unit at RiverChase YMCA. They approved Bill 25-01, authorizing the mayor to execute an agreement with Daikin TMI, LLC for the emergency repair of a faulty valve, at an estimated cost of $9,583.75. The bill was passed unanimously and will become Ordinance No. 4521 upon the mayor's signature.

• Approved Bill 25-01 authorizing emergency repair of pool dectron valve with Daikin TMI, LLC (unanimous)
• Waived rules for second reading of Bill 25-01 (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee and Tree Advisory Board will meet to discuss park projects under the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan. The body will also discuss pickleball courts in Fenton City Park and the 2025 Arbor Day observance.

• Discussion of 2025 Capital Improvement Plan park projects
• Discussion of pickleball courts in Fenton City Park
• Discussion of 2025 Arbor Day date and location
• Discussion of alternate meeting dates for 2025

The Parks and Recreation Committee/Tree Advisory Board approved April 26, 2025, as the date for the Arbor Day observance and selected Fenton City Park/Heroes Memorial as the location. The committee also approved an alternate September meeting date and discussed upcoming park projects, including pickleball courts and capital improvements.

• Approved Arbor Day observance for Saturday, April 26, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved Fenton City Park/Heroes Memorial as Arbor Day location (6-0)
• Approved Tuesday, September 9, 2025, as alternate meeting date (6-0)
• Approved October 7, 2024, meeting minutes (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to consider amendments to the Zoning Code related to the Comprehensive Development Plan, review a site plan for an accessory storage building at 851 Horan Drive, and hold a public hearing for a special use permit to operate a used merchandise store (MERS Goodwill) at 717 Gravois Road. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and reports from city officials.

• Case 2024-TXT-12: Consideration of zoning code amendments related to the Comprehensive Development Plan
• Case 2025-SPR-01: Site plan review for a proposed storage building at 851 Horan Drive (Ronald Parli, Lexicon Construction)
• Case 2025-SUP-01: Special use permit for MERS Goodwill to operate a used merchandise store at 717 Gravois Road
• Approval of December 3, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comments and reports from Community Development, Chairperson, Mayor, and liaison

The Fenton Planning and Zoning Commission approved two site-specific permits: a special use permit for MERS Goodwill to operate a used merchandise store at 717 Gravois Road, and a site plan review for an accessory storage building for Lexicon Construction at 877 Horan Drive. Both approvals were unanimous (8-0, with two absent). A zoning code amendment case was continued to the next meeting.

• Approved special use permit for MERS Goodwill used merchandise store at 717 Gravois Road (8-0)
• Approved site plan review for Lexicon Construction accessory storage building at 877 Horan Drive (8-0)
• Continued zoning code amendment case 2024-TXT-12 to next meeting (8-0)

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee/Tree Advisory Board will discuss park projects under the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan, possible pickleball courts at Fenton City Park, and the date/location for the 2025 Arbor Day observance. No votes or decisions are expected; the agenda consists entirely of discussion items and park reports.

• Discussion of park projects in the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan
• Discussion of adding pickleball courts at Fenton City Park
• Discussion of alternate meeting dates for 2025
• Discussion of the date and location for the 2025 Arbor Day observance
• Park reports from board members covering seven city parks and the Fabick Nature Preserve