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 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)

Planning & Zoning Commission

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.

Board of Aldermen

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

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 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)

Board of Aldermen

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)

Board of Aldermen

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 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 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 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 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 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)

Parks and Recreation Committee

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 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

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 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 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 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)

Planning & Zoning Commission

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 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

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 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 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 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 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)

Board of Aldermen

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)