Lake St. Louis public meetings in 2022
18 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Alderman
The Board unanimously agreed to transfer the City’s 2023 real estate tax billing and collection services to St. Charles County. Additionally, the Board unanimously agreed to put a sales tax proposition on the April 4, 2023, ballot to fund Parks, Police, and General Infrastructure via recreational marijuana sales.
- Agreed to transfer 2023 real estate tax billing and collection to St. Charles County (Unanimous)
- Agreed to submit a recreational marijuana sales tax proposition to voters on April 4, 2023 (Unanimous)
Board of Alderman
The Board of Aldermen approved a preliminary plat for a 443-unit housing development and several agreements for the Creek Stone Subdivision. They also authorized grant applications for road improvements and adopted a budget revision.
- Approved Montage at Hawk Ridge 443-unit housing project (6-0)
- Approved budget revision for fiscal year July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 (6-0)
- Approved contract for Horner & Shifrin, Inc. for Technology Drive Improvement Project (6-0)
- Approved three agreements with Creek Stone Development, LLC for improvements and maintenance (6-0)
- Approved grant applications for Lake Saint Louis Boulevard South Phase 2 from East-West Gateway and St. Charles County Road Board (6-0)
- Approved Sponsorship and Advertising Policy (6-0)
- Approved $562,302.53 warrant and two new liquor licenses for Stef’s Pizza and Sushi Sen (unanimous)
- Amended Municipal Code regarding Municipal Court and Violations Bureau (6-0)
Board of Alderman
The Board of Aldermen held a joint work session to discuss the city's annual triathlon. The Board reached a consensus to support the Park Board's recommendation to seek new event opportunities to replace the triathlon in 2023.
- Supported Park Board recommendation to replace annual Triathlon event in 2023
Board of Alderman
The Board of Aldermen approved ordinances to acquire easements for two infrastructure improvement projects. A proposed towing services contract with Budget Towing & Services was defeated. Several public hearings for site plans and permits were continued.
- Approved $518,490.39 warrant and budget transfer (unanimous)
- Denied Bill No. 4658 for Budget Towing & Services contract (3-3)
- Approved Bill No. 4659 for Technology Drive Improvement Project easements (6-0)
- Approved Bill No. 4660 for Lake Saint Louis Boulevard Uptown Sidewalk Improvement Project easements (6-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 12-05-22 (1) for destruction of certain records (6-0)
- Tabled Bill No. 4654 regarding Montage at Hawk Ridge dwelling units
- Continued public hearings for Fountain Grass Drive Food Truck Garden and 6800 Lake Saint Louis Boulevard storage facility
Board of Alderman
The Board unanimously approved a request to cancel a pending order and make an emergency purchase for ammunition due to critical supply levels. Other items discussed included A/V enhancements, a recreation center partnership, and street inspections.
- Approved emergency purchase for ammunition (unanimous)
- Requested A/V enhancement plan in the $20,000 to $25,000 range
- Expressed favor for Wentzville Recreation Center Partnership agreement
- Deferred acceptance of Silver Fern Drive pending correction of deficiencies
Board of Alderman
The Board of Aldermen approved ordinances to levy annual fees for the City's water service and sewer lateral repair programs. They also adopted a budget revision and authorized a grant application for peace officers. Several public hearings regarding site plans were continued.
- Approved Ordinance No. 4437 to levy an annual fee for the Water Service Repair Program (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 4438 to levy an annual fee for the Sewer Lateral Repair Program (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 4439 for a budget revision for fiscal year 2022-2023 (5-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 11-21-22 (1) to apply for an ARPA Peace Officer Grant (5-0)
- Approved $355,269.91 warrant and budget transfer via Consent Agenda (unanimous)
- Approved selection of Development Dynamics as Economic Development Consultant (unanimous)
- Tabled Bill No. 4654 regarding Montage at Hawk Ridge dwelling units (unanimous)
- Continued public hearings for Fountain Grass Drive food truck garden and 6800 Lake Saint Louis Blvd storage facility
Park Board
The Lake St. Louis Park Board will discuss updates on parks and programming, consider setting rental fees for 2023, and review plans for the 2023 triathlon. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.
- Discussion of park programming and rental fees for 2023
- Review of Triathlon 2023 plans
Board of Alderman
The Board of Aldermen approved sending a proposed text amendment to the Planning and Zoning Commission to add a Special Use Permit requirement for mixed-use zoning districts. The Board also received updates on the police department expansion and discussed a pre-annexation agreement for 6800 Lake Saint Louis Blvd.
- Approved motion to send mixed-use district Special Use Permit text amendment to Planning and Zoning Commission (5-0)
Board of Alderman
The Board of Aldermen approved a multi-building commercial development including a self-storage facility at 1440 Prospect Road. Other actions included adopting a budget revision, updating the building code, and scheduling a municipal election for April 4, 2023.
- Approved Ordinance No. 4433 for Best Box Storage commercial development (4-1)
- Approved Ordinance No. 4435 calling for a municipal election on April 4, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 4436 for fiscal year 2022-2023 budget revision (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 4432 updating the Building Code Engineering and Plan Preparations Manual (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 4434 for Waterways Apartment Complex Phase 2B agreement (5-0)
- Approved appointments of Ricky J.R. Maxfield and Deborah A. Macey to Park Board (5-0)
- Approved $1,090,805.21 warrant and budget transfer via Consent Agenda (5-0)
- Continued public hearings for Food Truck Garden, 6800 Lake St Louis Blvd storage, and Montage at Hawk Ridge
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a preliminary plat and special use permit for a 443-unit residential development. Two other project requests were tabled. The commission also discussed a beef processing plant's potential effects on Peruque Creek.
- Recommended approval of Montage at Hawk Ridge Preliminary Plat and Special Use Permit to the Board of Aldermen
- Tabled Fountain Grass Drive food truck garden and public park request
- Tabled 6800 Lake Saint Louis Boulevard storage facility request
- Approved November 3, 2022 agenda
- Approved October 6, 2022 meeting minutes
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment denied a 92.89% variance request from SSM Health St. Louis to build a 600-square-foot wood deck encroaching 41.8 feet into the 45-foot rear setback at 100 Medical Plaza. The vote was 0-5. The board found the variance did not meet the criteria, citing concerns about public access, safety, and liability raised by the Lake Saint Louis Community Association and an adjacent property owner.
- Denied 92.89% variance for deck encroachment at 100 Medical Plaza (0-5)
- Approved agenda as submitted (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from August 25, 2022 (unanimous)
Park Board
This meeting of the Lake St. Louis Park Board has been canceled. No items were on the agenda.
Park Board
The Park Board meeting scheduled for September 20, 2022, was canceled. There were no items on the agenda.
Park Board
The Park Board is meeting to receive updates on current and upcoming city programming and maintenance. The board is also discussing the timeline for Meadows Park regarding a tentative October Planning and Zoning meeting.
- Programming updates for Triathlon, Summer Day Camp, Fall Sports, Arbor Day, and Halloween Party
- Discussion of potential new races for 2023
- Park projects and maintenance updates
- Meadows Park tentative October P&Z schedule
Park Board
The scheduled meeting for the Lake St. Louis Park Board on July 19, 2022, has been canceled. There were no items listed on the agenda.
Park Board
The Park Board is meeting to review program updates and future property needs. The body will discuss design elements for a restroom and concession stand, as well as upgrade costs for the splash pad.
- Splash pad upgrade costs
- Restroom and concession stand design
- Utility easement/cabinet at Boulevard Park
- Meadows Park updates
- Future property needs
Park Board
The Park Board will discuss the addition of alternate members, including their roles and voting procedures. The board will also consider changing the current meeting day and time.
- Discussion on adding alternate members to the Park Board
- Roll call vote on alternate member role/voting procedure
- Discussion on changing meeting day/time
- Roll call vote on meeting day/time change
Park Board
The Park Board will review park and program updates and the general budget. Members will discuss 2022/2023 capital projects and future planning for a dog park and the Desco Property following the passage of Prop P.
- 22/23 Park Capital Projects
- Prop P planning for Dog Park and Desco Property
- Possible donation of a Wind Sculpture
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair