Ferguson public meetings in 2025
51 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on rezoning and a special use permit. The body will also consider ordinances regarding right-of-way vacations, sign regulations, and a land disturbance code.
- Bill No. 7322: Special Use Permit for a childcare center at 9290 W. Florissant Ave.
- Bill No. 7325: Rezoning property from R-1b Single-Family Residence to C-1 General Commercial
- Bill No. 7321: Establishing minimum regulations and fees for erosion and sediment control
- Bill No. 7323 and 7326: Vacating portions of right-of-way at Thatcher Avenue and Mintert Industrial Drive
- Bill No. 7324: Amending Section 36-5 relating to signs
Economic Development Sales Tax Commission
The Commission will meet to receive staff updates on various city projects and programs. No formal votes or new ordinances are listed on the agenda.
- Roots to Roofs update
- Scholarship Program update
- Revive update
- Disaster Recovery update
- Demo/Acquisition of Properties update
Ferguson Special Business District Advisory Board (FSBD)
The Ferguson Special Business District Advisory Board will review the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 budget reports. Members will discuss marketing strategies and coordination for upcoming community events.
- 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 budget overview and funding constraints
- Planning for the Holiday Street Fest on Sunday, December 7, 2025
- Purchase and distribution of FSBD physical logos for owners
- Marketing strategies including radio billboards and t-shirts
- Collaboration for a Sista Strut after party in October 2026
The board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 23 meeting. It authorized the formation of a small committee to finalize the December holiday event budget and details. The board set a $1,000 cap for toy purchases, assigned three members to buy toys, and approved the creation of a Signup Genius for volunteer coordination. Additional actions include sending sponsorship letters, using city crews for event setup and takedown, and following up with the food vendor.
- Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Formed a small committee to finalize holiday event plans and budget
- Set toy purchase cap at $1,000 and assigned three members to purchase toys
- Approved creation of a Signup Genius for volunteer coordination
- Approved sending sponsorship letters to banks and local businesses
- Confirmed city will provide setup and takedown crews for the holiday event
- Adopted proposed event schedule and mayor’s speaking slot before tree lighting
- Assigned follow‑up to contact food vendor regarding required paperwork
Civilian Review Board
The Ferguson Civilian Review Board will hold a virtual open meeting to review minutes from the November 3 meeting, hear brief public comments, and discuss several unfinished business items including police panel attendance, complaint and use‑of‑force reviews, mediation follow‑up, a quarterly report with Chief Doyle, and an accountability audit. New business will focus on publishing correspondence between the board and the Ferguson Police Department. The agenda also notes a consent decree status hearing scheduled for December 18 and outlines the board’s authority to enter closed session for personnel matters.
- Publish correspondence between the Civilian Review Board and Ferguson Police Department
- Review status of complaints and use‑of‑force investigations
- Report on quarterly meeting with Chief Doyle
- Discuss consent decree status hearing on Dec 18, 10 am, Courtroom 3‑North
- Potential closed‑session discussion under RSMo 610.021 for personnel matters
Civilian Review Board
The Ferguson Civilian Review Board will hold a closed meeting to discuss personnel matters and review a specific complaint investigation. The board will also review and approve closed meeting minutes from October 27, 2025.
- Review of complaint investigation 25-005
- Approval of closed meeting minutes from 10/27/2025
- Closed session for personnel matters under RSMo 610.021(13)
Ferguson Special Business District Advisory Board (FSBD)
The Ferguson Special Business District Advisory Board will review the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 budgets. The board will discuss marketing strategies and planning for upcoming community events.
- Review of 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 budget and funding constraints
- Planning for Holiday Street Fest on December 7, 2025
- Discussion of marketing strategies including radio billboards and t-shirts
- Purchase and distribution of FSBD physical logos to owners
- Collaboration planning for Sista Strut after party in October 2026
The board unanimously approved the minutes from the 10/20/25 meeting. It also voted to move regular board meetings to the fourth Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m. No other motions were formally decided; holiday event ideas were discussed and assigned action items. The meeting was adjourned by motion.
- Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Changed board meeting day to the 4th Wednesday of the month at 4 pm
- Adjourned meeting (motion passed)
Traffic Commission
The Traffic Commission will meet to review data for a second round of speed humps on various streets. The body will also discuss the redesign and new striping for Florissant Rd. in the business district.
- Data review for second round of speed humps
- Discussion of redesign and new striping on Florissant Rd. at business district
City Council
The City Council will discuss several infrastructure and service contracts and a special use permit for a childcare center. The body is also considering a first reading of an ordinance to establish minimum regulations for controlling erosion and sediment from construction sites.
- Bill No. 7321: Ordinance establishing land disturbance code for erosion and sediment control
- Bill No. 7322: Special use permit for a childcare center at 9290 W. Florissant Ave.
- Resolution 2025-25: Contract with Pat Kelly for a skid steer loader and compact track loader
- Resolution 2025-22: Change order with Spencer Contracting Company for CIP streets improvements
- Resolution 2025-26: Roofing contract with Sharpline Roofing
Councilman Kasoff moved to amend the agenda and table Bill No. 7322. Councilwoman Covington seconded the motion. The council voted unanimously to table the bill. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.
- Bill No. 7322 tabled (unanimous vote)
City Council
The Ferguson City Council will meet at 6:00 p.m. on November 18, 2025. After a roll‑call, the council will enter a closed session to vote on items covered by RSMO 610.021(1,3,12), which include legal matters, personnel issues, and contract negotiations. The meeting will then be adjourned.
- Closed‑session vote on legal, personnel and contract negotiations (RSMO 610.021 1,3,12)
Pension Board
The Ferguson City Pension Board will meet on November 4, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, 110 Church Street. The board will approve the minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting, review the UMB Investment Advisors portfolio report dated September 30, 2025, and consider entering a closed session under R.S.Mo. 610.021. The meeting will also include board members’ comments before adjournment.
- Approve minutes from the August 5, 2025 Pension Board meeting
- Review UMB Investment Advisors written portfolio report as of September 30, 2025
- Consider closed session pursuant to Section 610.021 R.S.Mo.
- Board members’ comments
- Adjournment
Pension Board
The Ferguson Pension Board will meet in closed session to approve pension computations for three retirees: Thurmond Griffin, David McKeever, and Richard Fenn. The meeting is scheduled for November 4, 2025, at 6:00 PM at City Hall.
- Closed session to discuss pension computations
- Approval of Thurmond Griffin pension computation
- Approval of David McKeever pension computation
- Approval of Richard Fenn pension computation
Civilian Review Board
The Ferguson Civilian Review Board will hold a virtual open meeting on November 3, 2025. The board will review minutes from the October 6 meeting, accept public comments, and discuss several unfinished business items related to police oversight. Topics include police panel attendance, status of complaints and use‑of‑force reviews, in‑service training, and upcoming meetings with the police chief.
- Police panels attended – who attended and officer hiring status
- Status of Complaints Review
- Use of Force Review
- FPD In‑Service training
- Quarterly Meeting with Chief Doyle – Tuesday, November 18, 1:00‑2:30 pm
City Council
The Ferguson City Council will hold a work session on October 28, 2025. The agenda includes a discussion of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). No other items are listed.
- Discussion of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
The council voted to enter a closed session after a motion moved by Councilwoman Naquittia Noah and seconded by Councilman Nick Kasoff. Later, Councilman Kasoff moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilwoman LaMika Covington, and the motion passed unanimously. No other formal actions were taken.
- Motion to enter closed session approved (moved by Councilwoman Naquittia Noah, seconded by Councilman Nick Kasoff)
- Motion to adjourn meeting approved unanimously (moved by Councilman Nick Kasoff, seconded by Councilwoman LaMika Covington)
City Council
The Ferguson City Council meeting on October 28, 2025 will begin at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. After the public portion, the council will enter a closed session to discuss items covered by RSMO 610.021(1,3,12), which include legal, personnel and contract negotiations. No other agenda items are listed.
- Closed session to discuss RSMO 610.021(1,3,12) legal, personnel, and contract negotiations
Civilian Review Board
The Civilian Review Board will meet in a closed session to discuss personnel matters and review complaint investigations or use of force incidents. The board will also review and approve closed meeting minutes from September 22, 2025.
- Review of closed meeting minutes from 9/22/2025
- Discussion of personnel matters under RSMo 610.021(13)
- Review of complaint investigations or use of force incidents
Ferguson Special Business District Advisory Board (FSBD)
The Ferguson Special Business District Advisory Board will review the 2024-2025 financial finalization and the current 2025-2026 budget plan. The board will also discuss marketing initiatives and potential partnerships for upcoming community events.
- Review of 2025-2026 budget overview, funds spent year-to-date, and remaining balance
- Discussion of marketing strategies including radio billboards and t-shirts
- Planning for Winter Fest/Holiday Street Fest on December 6, 2025
- Billboard presentation by Out-front Media Barb Sillis
- Purchase and distribution of FSBD physical logos to owners
The board approved the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting. It voted to lower the Retail/Food Vendor fee from $100 to $50 and the Food Truck fee from $150 to $100. A special Zoom meeting was set for Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 4 p.m. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved minutes from 8/28/25 (motion passed)
- Reduced Retail/Food Vendor price to $50 (approved)
- Reduced Food Truck vendor price to $100 (approved)
- Scheduled special Zoom meeting for 10/23/2025 at 4 p.m. (set by president)
Traffic Commission
The Traffic Commission will meet to review data for a second round of speed humps and discuss the purchase of driver feedback signs. The body will also consider the placement of LED stop signs and a potential redesign of striping on Florissant Rd.
- Review of street data for second round of speed humps
- Placement of 4 LED light up stop signs
- Purchase of driver feedback signs for streets ineligible for speed humps
- Discussion of re-design/new striping on Florissant Rd.
Ferguson Special Business District Advisory Board (FSBD)
The FSBD will approve minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting and receive a financial report covering the finalized 2024-2025 accounts and the current 2025-2026 budget overview. Members will discuss funding constraints and planning for the remainder of the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The board will also consider partnership proposals with BMO Harris Bank, Gamers Island for a Halloween event, and a Gala Rose Halloween event.
- Approve minutes from August 28, 2025 FSBD meeting
- Financial report: finalize 2024-2025 accounts and review 2025-2026 budget overview
- Possible partnership/sponsorship with BMO Harris Bank (contact: Chris Parker)
- Partnership with Gamers Island for Halloween event
- Gala Rose Halloween event
The Special Business District Advisory Board approved the minutes from 8/5/25, appointed Kalonda Kent‑Cloud as Co‑Chair, removed Aigner Smith as Secretary and appointed Tashauna Parker as the new Secretary, and approved the current financials with a $23,000 budget for FY 25/26. The board also scheduled the Winter Fest for December 6 and set the next meeting for September 18 at Gala Rose.
- Approved minutes from 8/5/25 (motion passed)
- Approved Kalonda Kent‑Cloud as Co‑Chair (motion passed)
- Removed Aigner Smith as Secretary per written request (motion passed)
- Appointed Tashauna Parker as Secretary (motion passed)
- Approved current financials and FY 25/26 budget of $23,000 (motion passed)
- Scheduled Winter Fest for December 6 (decision made)
- Set next meeting for September 18, 2025 at Gala Rose, 728 S. Florissant Rd. (decision made)
- Adjourned meeting (motion passed)
Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission will meet to review equity audits and select nominees for the Human Rights Advocate of the Year. The body will also discuss a community mediator for Clay Café and a presentation for the city council.
- Nominees for Human Rights Advocate of the Year
- Equity Audits
- Clay Café and community mediator
- Presentation on Human Rights at city council meeting
- National Night Out report
The commission approved the October 20 meeting minutes as read. It scheduled the next commission meeting for November 17, 2025 at 6 p.m. No other formal actions were taken; remaining topics were discussed for future follow‑up.
- Approved meeting minutes as read (Nov 17 2025)
- Set next meeting date: November 17 2025 at 6 pm
City Council
The City Council will meet on October 14, 2025. The agenda consists of procedural items and a vote to enter a closed session.
- Closed session regarding legal, personnel, and contract negotiations (RSMO 610.021(1,3,12))
City Council
The Ferguson City Council will consider several items, including two resolutions. One resolution authorizes the City Manager to issue a change order to Spencer Contracting for ongoing street improvement work. The other resolution selects a contractor to provide technology software solutions and permits the City Manager to execute that contract. The council will also vote on routine consent agenda items and a proposed ordinance (Bill No. 7320).
- Resolution No. 2025-22 – authorizes a change order with Spencer Contracting for CIP street improvements
- Resolution No. 2025-23 – selects a contractor for technology software solutions and authorizes contract execution
- Consent agenda approval of City Council meeting minutes from 9/23/2025
- Request to cancel the November 25, 2025 council meeting due to a holiday
- Bill No. 7320 – ordinance authorizing the mayor to regulate health, welfare, and beautification matters
A quorum was not present at the October 14, 2025 meeting, so the council could not proceed. The meeting was adjourned without conducting any official business. No decisions were made or votes taken.
Civilian Review Board
The Ferguson Civilian Review Board will hold a virtual open meeting to discuss updates on police oversight, including attendance at recent police panels, the status of complaints and use‑of‑force reviews, and reports from Chief Doyle and a monitor town hall. The agenda also notes upcoming events: a consent decree hearing on Oct 7 and a civilian oversight roundtable on Oct 16. No new business items are listed.
- Review of recent police panel attendance
- Status update on complaints review
- Use‑of‑force review update
- Consent decree hearing – Tuesday, Oct 7, 10:00 am
- Civilian Oversight Roundtable – Thu, Oct 16, 6:00‑7:30 pm via Zoom
City Council
The Ferguson City Council meeting will include a public hearing on the 2025 Tax Levy. Council members will consider three resolutions: authorizing a contract with Spencer Contracting for Robert Avenue STP‑5583(610) construction services, approving a purchase agreement for a portion of Adams Street between 153 and 201 South Clay Avenue to be sold to Mr. Diamond, and levying ad valorem tax rates for 2024. Several ordinances will be read for the first time, including the adoption of St. Louis County’s Land Disturbance Code and Explosives Code. The agenda also lists special presentations, routine consent items, and a possible closed‑session portion.
- Public hearing on 2025 Tax Levy
- Resolution No. 2025-18 – contract with Spencer Contracting for Robert Avenue STP‑5583(610) construction services
- Resolution No. 2025-19 – purchase agreement for portion of Adams Street between 153 and 201 South Clay Avenue to be sold to Mr. Diamond
- Resolution No. 2025-21 – levying ad valorem tax rates for 2024
- Bill No. 7316 – ordinance adopting the Land Disturbance Code of St. Louis County
The council voted unanimously to remove agenda sections A, B, C, D, and E so staff can research related bills. Three resolutions (Nos. 2025‑18, 2025‑19, and 2025‑21) were also approved unanimously. The council appointed Debra Rice Carter to the Senior Citizen Commission and agreed to pursue a special‑use permit for a proposed childcare center.
- Removed agenda sections A‑E (unanimous vote)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025‑18 (unanimous vote)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025‑19 (unanimous vote)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025‑21 (unanimous vote)
- Appointed Debra Rice Carter to Senior Citizen Commission
- Agreed to pursue special‑use permit for childcare center
Public Hearings
The City of Ferguson will hold a public hearing on September 23, 2025 to consider its proposed property tax rates for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. The rates are intended to generate the revenue required by the city’s budget for that year and are based on assessed values from the St. Louis County Assessor’s Office. Attendees may speak, and the rates will later be reviewed by the St. Louis County Board of Equalization, the State Tax Commission, and the Missouri State Auditor’s Office.
- Proposed property tax rates for FY 2025‑26 (based on July 1 2025 assessed values)
- Public hearing scheduled for Sep 23 2025, 7:00 PM at Community Center Event Space, 1050 Smith Avenue
Civilian Review Board
The Ferguson Civilian Review Board will hold a closed meeting at City Hall to discuss personnel matters and review complaint investigations. The agenda includes reviewing minutes from a previous meeting and adjourning.
- Closed session for personnel matters
- Review of closed meeting minutes from 8/25/2025
- Review of complaint investigations or use of force incidents
- Meeting location: Ferguson City Hall, 110 Church Street
The board approved two motions asking the Ferguson Police Department to supply additional information to verify a withdrawn complaint and to clarify its finding of no policy violations. It also agreed with an officer’s “not sustained” finding and recommended the officer’s supervisor review body‑camera policy and de‑escalation techniques. Additionally, the board adopted new implicit‑bias training modules from UCLA and the National Equity Project.
- Motion: Request FPD provide additional information to verify complaint withdrawal – passed (unanimous)
- Motion: Request FPD provide additional information to clarify finding of no policy violations – passed (unanimous)
- Motion: Agree with investigating officer’s finding of “NOT SUSTAINED” – passed (unanimous)
- Motion: Recommend officer’s supervisor review FPD BWC policy and ensure body‑camera activation – passed (unanimous)
- Motion: Recommend officer’s supervisor review de‑escalation techniques with the officer – passed (unanimous)
- Adopt UCLA and National Equity Project implicit‑bias training for new members – decided
- Next closed meeting scheduled for August 25, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall
- Quarterly meeting with Chief Doyle scheduled for August 19, 2025, 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Ferguson Special Business District Advisory Board (FSBD)
The board will approve minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting and review the finalized 2024-2025 financial report. It will discuss the current 2025-2026 budget, including funds spent year‑to‑date and remaining balance. The board will consider a partnership with BMO Harris Bank and marketing tactics such as radio billboards and t‑shirts. Plans for the Sista Strut after‑party in October and the Winter Fest on December 6, 2025 will also be discussed.
- Approve minutes from the August 28, 2025 FSBD meeting
- Review and plan the 2025‑2026 FSBD budget, including YTD spending and remaining balance
- Discuss possible partnership/sponsorship with BMO Harris Bank (contact: Chris Parker, 815‑517‑2899)
- Consider marketing strategies such as radio billboards and t‑shirts
- Plan the Sista Strut after‑party (first Saturday in October) and the Winter Fest (December 6, 2025)
The board approved the minutes from the August 5 meeting. It confirmed Kalonda Kent‑Cloud as Co‑Chair, removed Aigner Smith as Secretary and appointed Tashauna Parker as the new Secretary. The board also approved the FY 24/25 financials and set the Winter Fest for December 6, the same day as the Ferguson Tree lighting ceremony.
- Approved minutes from 8/5/25 (motion passed)
- Approved Kalonda Kent‑Cloud as Co‑Chair (motion passed)
- Removed Aigner Smith as Secretary (motion passed)
- Approved Tashauna Parker as Secretary (motion passed)
- Approved FY 24/25 financials (motion passed)
- Set Winter Fest for Dec 6, coinciding with the Ferguson Tree lighting ceremony
- Scheduled next FSBD meeting for Sep 18, 2025 at Gala Rose, 728 S. Florissant Rd.
Human Rights Commission
The Ferguson Human Rights Commission will consider rescheduling a community‑mediator presentation, review nominations for Human Rights Advocate awards, welcome new member Desi Brisco, and discuss planning possible equity‑focused community events such as presentations on institutional/systemic equity and equity audits of City Council bills. These items are listed as new business for discussion at the September 15, 2025 meeting.
- Rescheduling a presentation by the community mediator
- Nominations for Human Rights Advocates awards
- Welcome new member Desi Brisco
- Planning possible community presentations on institutional/systemic equity
- Planning possible presentations on how to conduct equity audits of City Council bills
The commission approved the minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting. New officers were elected: Carolyn Randazzo as chairperson and Becky Mueller as recording secretary. The commission decided to provide information at the Ward 1 National Night Out event on Cross Street on October 7. The minutes of the September 15, 2025 meeting were approved as read on November 17, 2025.
- Approved April 21, 2025 meeting minutes (no vote tally recorded)
- Elected Carolyn Randazzo as chairperson (no vote tally recorded)
- Elected Becky Mueller as recording secretary (no vote tally recorded)
- Decided HRC will provide information at Ward 1 National Night Out on Cross Street, Oct 7 (no vote tally recorded)
- Approved September 15, 2025 meeting minutes as read on Nov 17, 2025 (no vote tally recorded)
City Council
The Ferguson City Council will hold a work session on September 8, 2024 to discuss several agenda items. Topics include EDST funding proposals such as Roots to Roofs, Scholarship, Revive, and Disaster Recovery; a review of board and commission bylaws for the CRB, FNIP, and Library; FNIP funding for the city; daycare limitations within city limits referencing specific code sections; and an update to the sewer lateral program. The session will also address the post‑third property status.
- EDST Funding Proposals (Roots to Roofs, Scholarship, Revive, Disaster Recovery)
- Board/Commission Bylaws Review and Procedures (CRB, FNIP, Library)
- FNIP Funding for the City
- Daycare Limitations Within City Limits (Code Sections 5.3‑11.4, 14.4)
- Updated Sewer Lateral Program
The council voted to approve FNIP receiving EDST funding. A motion to adjourn the meeting was passed unanimously. Council members also assigned Councilman Kasoff to investigate distance and density criteria for daycare locations in each ward.
- FNIP approved to receive EDST funds (vote passed)
- Meeting adjourned unanimously (motion passed)
- Councilman Kasoff tasked to investigate daycare location distance and density factors
Civilian Review Board
The Ferguson Civilian Review Board will hold a virtual meeting to discuss police panels, complaints, and use of force reviews. The board will also consider a proposed Civilian Oversight Roundtable and may enter closed session for personnel matters.
- Review of police panels and in-service training
- Discussion of complaints and use of force reviews
- Consideration of a proposed Civilian Oversight Roundtable
- Closed session for personnel matters
- Next meeting scheduled for October 6, 2025
Ferguson Special Business District Advisory Board (FSBD)
The Ferguson Special Business District Advisory Board will review financial reports and plan budgets for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 fiscal years. The board will also discuss marketing strategies and address vacancies for the Co-Chair, Secretary, and Parliamentarian positions.
- 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 budget planning and reallocations
- Marketing strategy involving radio and billboards
- Review of FSBD business boundaries, names, and addresses
- Filling vacancies for Co-Chair, Secretary, and Parliamentarian
- Discussion of upcoming projects, events, and community surveys
City Council
The council unanimously approved the regular meeting minutes and the board/commission minutes. They appointed James J. Otis II, James L. Otis and Ferguson staff to the North County Festival/Square CID. A motion to read Bill #7315 a second time passed with seven ayes and one no. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.
- Approved regular meeting minutes (6/10/25, 6/24/25, 7/22/25) – unanimous
- Approved board/commission minutes (Civilian Review Board 7/7/25, Special Business District 5/28/25, Traffic Commission 6/17/25) – unanimous
- Appointed James J. Otis II, James L. Otis, Ferguson staff to North County Festival/Square CID
- Second reading of Bill #7315 – passed (7 ayes, 1 no)
- Adjourned meeting – unanimous
City Council
The Ferguson City Council will hold a special meeting on August 26, 2025, to discuss an official statement regarding a July incident, potential consequences of council actions, and an update on an investigation into 'porn bomb' events on City Zoom. The meeting will include a closed session vote.
- Discussion on amending the current Code of Conduct
- Update on investigation of 'porn bomb' events on City Zoom
- Official statement regarding the incident from the July meeting
- Discussion on potential consequences of actions of Council & Residents
- Vote to go into closed session
The City Council held a special meeting on August 26, 2025 to discuss recent incidents, code‑of‑conduct concerns, and Zoom security. Council members offered apologies and updates but no formal actions were voted on. At 6:46 p.m., Councilman Kasoff moved and Councilwoman Noah seconded a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
City Council
The council voted unanimously to postpone Resolution 2025-17, directing the City Manager to obtain separate exterior and interior bids for Fire House 2 repairs. It also approved liquor license renewals for four local businesses and passed a second reading of Bill 7313, changing the tax‑payment requirement for board members. Additional actions included approving budget meeting dates, receiving Civilian Review Board minutes, and confirming several appointments.
- Postponed Resolution 2025-17 and ordered new exterior and interior bids (unanimous)
- Approved liquor licenses for Schnuck’s Market, USA Market, Ferguson Brewery, Hive Café (unanimous)
- Approved budget meeting dates 5/21/25, 5/29/25, 6/3/25 and special meeting 7/2/25 (unanimous)
- Received and filed Civilian Review Board minutes (unanimous)
- Second reading of Bill 7313 passed, removing tax‑payment condition for board service (4‑3)
- Appointed Richard Buthod to Library Board of Trustees, Jacquelyn Lewis‑Harris to FFM Future Foundations, Antonio Davis to FSBD Special Business District (vote not specified, assumed passed)
- Adjourned meeting at ~9:15 p.m. (unanimous)
- Scheduled first nuisance‑abatement hearings for next day (announcement, no vote)
Civilian Review Board
The board approved the June 9, 2025 meeting minutes without objection. The board elected Gerry Noll as chair, Azizah Nuri‑El as vice chair, and Debra Grady as secretary. The next closed meeting was scheduled for July 21, 2025, and a Consent Decree hearing was noted for July 22, 2025. The meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m.
- Approved June 9, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
- Elected Gerry Noll as FCRB Chair (motion passed)
- Elected Azizah Nuri‑El as FCRB Vice Chair (motion passed)
- Elected Debra Grady as FCRB Secretary (motion passed)
- Scheduled next closed meeting for July 21, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
- Noted Consent Decree hearing set for July 22, 2025 at 10 a.m.
- Adjourned meeting at 7:04 p.m. (motion passed)
City Council
The council appointed Nick Kasoff as chair of the meeting. It then approved Bill #7309, amending a special use permit for Latecia Mann to operate an adult care facility at 607 and 609 S. Florissant Road. The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m. by unanimous vote.
- Appointed Nick Kasoff as meeting chair (motion passed)
- Approved Bill #7309 amending special use permit for Latecia Mann (motion passed)
- Adjourned meeting at 6:15 p.m. (unanimous vote)
City Council
The council adopted Resolution No. 2025‑15 approving the 2025‑2026 city budget and Resolution No. 2025‑16 adopting a five‑year capital improvement program. It approved liquor license renewals for 2025‑2026 and granted a new liquor license to Nae’s Twisted Treats. Numerous board and commission appointments and reappointments were confirmed. All actions were passed by unanimous or voice votes as recorded.
- Approved FY 2025‑2026 budget (Resolution 2025‑15) – unanimous vote
- Approved five‑year Capital Improvement Program (Resolution 2025‑16) – unanimous vote
- Approved liquor license renewals for 2025‑2026 – voice vote, 6 aye, 1 abstain (Palmer)
- Granted liquor license to Nae’s Twisted Treats (42 S. Florissant Rd) – unanimous vote
- Appointed members to Landmarks, Traffic, Planning & Zoning, Parks, Technology boards – unanimous vote
- Appointed Robert Nelson to Board of Adjustments – unanimous vote
- Appointed Leroy Thompson and May Stearn to Civilian Review Board – unanimous vote
- Reappointed personnel board members Cheryl Dickey and Bernie Frazier – unanimous vote
City Council
The council adopted Resolution No. 2025-15 approving the 2025-2026 city budget and Resolution No. 2025-16 adopting a five‑year capital improvement program. It also approved a slate of 2025‑2026 liquor license renewals and added a public hearing to approve a new liquor license for Nae’s Twisted Treats, which was then granted. Several board and commission appointments were confirmed unanimously.
- Approved FY 2025-2026 budget (Resolution 2025-15) – unanimous vote
- Approved five‑year Capital Improvement Program (Resolution 2025-16) – unanimous vote
- Approved liquor license renewals for 2025‑2026 – voice vote 6 aye, Palmer abstain
- Added public hearing for Nae’s Twisted Treats liquor license – unanimous vote
- Granted Nae’s Twisted Treats liquor license – unanimous vote
- Filed Civilian Review Board minutes (5/12/25) – unanimous vote
- Appointed members to various boards and commissions – unanimous votes
- Reappointed existing board members – unanimous votes
City Council
The council unanimously approved the minutes from the May 27 meeting. Three ordinances—Bill No. 7310 on full‑time employee salaries, Bill No. 7311 on part‑time Parks & Recreation salaries, and Bill No. 7312 repealing the dog‑license requirement—were introduced without objection. The meeting was adjourned at 9:12 p.m. by unanimous vote.
- Approved minutes of the May 27, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Introduced Bill No. 7310 (full‑time employee salary ordinance) without objection
- Introduced Bill No. 7311 (part‑time Parks & Rec salary ordinance) without objection
- Introduced Bill No. 7312 (repeal of dog‑license ordinance) without objection
- Adjourned meeting at 9:12 p.m. (unanimous)
Civilian Review Board
The Civilian Review Board approved the minutes from the May 12 meeting. The board voted to close complaints 25-001 and 25-002, both resolved by mediation. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved May 12 meeting minutes (motion passed)
- Closed complaints 25-001 and 25-002 by mediation (Gerry, Tim, Debra voted yes)
- Adjourned the meeting (motion passed)
City Council
The council adopted a budget allocating funds for renovations, demolition, grants, lighting, a disaster recovery loan program, and FNIP, with all votes unanimous. It also approved a $206,350 reduction in consent decree expenses, passing by a 4‑3 vote. Additionally, the council allocated $100,000 for two new police fleet vehicles.
- Approved $220,000 for Whistle Stop renovations (7-0)
- Approved $500,000 for demolition of houses near Plaza 501 (7-0)
- Approved $500,000 for matching STP grants (7-0)
- Approved $50,000 for Victorian lights stockpile (7-0)
- Approved $100,000 for business disaster recovery loan program (7-0)
- Approved $300,000 for FNIP, contingent on Finance Director review (7-0)
- Approved $206,350 reduction in consent decree costs (4-3)
- Approved $100,000 for two new police fleet vehicles (7-0)
City Council
The council adopted Resolution #2025-14, authorizing the city manager to buy five Black Dodge Durango police vehicles. Motions to fund the Ferguson Neighborhood Improvement Program with $300,000 and to reallocate $475,000 in savings to road replacement both failed. An amendment to grant the finance director unfiltered access to FNIP books passed, but the related funding motion did not pass.
- Adopted Resolution #2025-14 to purchase five police vehicles (7-0)
- FNIP $300,000 funding motion postponed and failed (3-4)
- Amended FNIP access motion passed, granting finance director unfiltered books (5-2)
- Amended FNIP funding motion failed (3-4)
- Amendment to cut consent‑decree costs and reallocate $475,000 to road replacement passed (4-3)
- Final cut‑cost and reallocation motion failed (3-3, 1 abstain)
- Adjourned meeting unanimously (7-0)
Ferguson Special Business District Advisory Board (FSBD)
The board approved a $1,500.00 sponsorship for Drake’s Place during Trivia Night on May 30. It confirmed the FSBD Open House for June 26, 5:30 PM‑7:30 PM at 313 S. Florissant Rd. The board adopted a new FSBD logo, pending any concerns from the council liaison. The remaining FY 2024‑2025 budget is $12,008.50.
- Approved $1,500.00 sponsorship for Drake’s Place (May 30)
- Confirmed FSBD Open House on June 26, 5:30‑7:30 PM at 313 S. Florissant Rd.
- Adopted new FSBD logo (pending council review)
- Discussed FY 2024‑2025 budget remaining $12,008.50 (no vote recorded)
City Council
The council unanimously approved Resolution No. 2025‑13 to commemorate Roger Horton at the Forestwood Park tennis courts. The council also unanimously approved the minutes of the May 13 regular and special meetings, the May 20 meeting, and the CRB meeting from March 3. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved Resolution No. 2025‑13 honoring Roger Horton at Forestwood Park tennis courts (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of City Council regular meeting (5/13/25) (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of City Council special meeting (5/13/25) (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of City Council meeting (5/20/25) (unanimous)
- Approved and filed CRB meeting minutes (3/3/25) (unanimous)
City Council
The council reviewed the FY 2025-2026 draft budget and discussed revenue shortfalls, tax delinquency, and potential cost reductions. No budget items were approved, denied, or amended. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
City Council
The council entered a closed session to discuss legal matters, then adjourned the closed session and reconvened the open session. The meeting was finally adjourned. No policy, budget, or zoning decisions were made.
- Entered closed session (motion passed)
- Adjourned closed session and reconvened open session (motion passed)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote in favor)
City Council
The council adopted Resolution No. 2025-12, selecting a contractor for stop, search, and arrest training for the police department. A liquor license was approved for Naes Twisted Treats at 42 S. Florissant Road. The council also approved the prior meeting minutes, referred Bill #7309 to the Plan Commission, and adjourned the meeting.
- Approved Resolution 2025-12 for police stop, search, and arrest training contract (unanimous)
- Approved liquor license for Naes Twisted Treats, 42 S. Florissant Road (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of the 4/22/25 regular and 5/5/25 special meetings (unanimous)
- Referred Bill #7309 (adult care facility special use permit) to the Plan Commission (unanimous)
- Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)
City Council
The council approved Resolution No. 2025-12, selecting a contractor for stop, search and arrest training, with a unanimous vote. It also approved a liquor license for Naes Twisted Treats, again unanimously. First readings were given to Bills 7306, 7307, and 7308 without objection, and Bill 7309 was referred to the Plan Commission by unanimous vote. The meeting minutes and the agenda items were approved, and the council adjourned unanimously.
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-12 for police training contract (unanimous aye)
- Approved liquor license for Naes Twisted Treats (unanimous aye)
- Approved consent agenda minutes of 4/22/25 and 5/5/25 (unanimous)
- First reading of Bill 7306 (eligible for commission service) passed without objection
- First reading of Bill 7307 (marijuana use in parks) passed without objection
- First reading of Bill 7308 (disabled parking) passed without objection
- Referred Bill 7309 (adult care facility permit) to Plan Commission (unanimous aye)
- Adjourned meeting at 9:38 p.m. (unanimous aye)
City Council
The council entered a closed session to discuss legal matters, then adjourned the closed session and reconvened the open session. The meeting was subsequently adjourned. No policy, budget, or zoning decisions were made.
- Enter closed session to discuss legal matters – motion passed
- Adjourn closed session and reconvene open session – motion passed
- Adjourn meeting – unanimous vote in favor
City Council
The council unanimously approved Resolution No. 2025-09 supporting the federal tax exemption of municipal bonds, Resolution No. 2025-10 authorizing participation in Missouri Department of Transportation traffic‑enforcement grants, and Resolution No. 2025-11 authorizing application for Missouri Blue Shield Community designation. It also unanimously cancelled the scheduled April 29, 2025 council meeting and accepted the certified results of the April 8, 2025 election.
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-09 supporting municipal bond tax exemption (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-10 authorizing MoDOT traffic‑enforcement grant participation (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-11 authorizing Missouri Blue Shield Community grant application (unanimous)
- Cancelled the April 29, 2025 City Council meeting (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of the March 25, 2025 council meeting (unanimous)
- Filed Traffic Commission minutes of March 18, 2025 (unanimous)
- Accepted certified April 8, 2025 election results (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 9:07 p.m. (unanimous)
Human Rights Commission
The commission reviewed several upcoming community events, including a Juneteenth table with PROUD, a gospel choir concert on May 4, and a Readings on Race book club anniversary on June 9. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded; the commission only noted plans to consider future participation. The next meeting is scheduled for September 15, 2025.
City Council
Council members approved Resolution No 2025‑08, authorizing the City Manager to sign an inmate‑housing agreement with the City of Jennings. The council also approved the consent agenda minutes and entered a closed session to discuss personnel matters before reconvening and adjourning the meeting. All motions passed with votes of six‑to‑zero among members present, with Councilman Palmer absent.
- Approved Resolution No 2025‑08 authorizing inmate‑housing agreement with Jennings (6-0, 1 absent)
- Approved consent agenda minutes (unanimous)
- Entered closed session to discuss personnel matters (6-0, 1 absent)
- Adjourned closed session and reconvened open session (6-0, 1 absent)
- Adjourned the regular meeting (unanimous)