St. Charles, Missouri

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to decide on zoning variances for two properties. The requests involve increasing the size and height of a pole sign and reducing building setbacks for an addition.

• Case No. BOA-2026-11: Request to increase pole sign height from 30 to 50 feet and area from 150 to 484.50 square feet at 3060 Little Hills Expressway
• Case No. BOA-2026-13: Request to decrease side yard setback from 15 to 7.5 feet at 76 S. Corporate Hills Drive
• Case No. BOA-2026-13: Request to decrease landscape buffer from 15 to 7.5 feet at 76 S. Corporate Hills Drive
• Case No. BOA-2026-13: Request to decrease rear yard setback from 25 to 13 feet at 76 S. Corporate Hills Drive

Special Business District Board

The Main Street Special Business District Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on the current and 2027 operating budgets, as well as funding requests. The board will also receive a police report and a report from the Special Events Department, consider flower signs, and address maintenance items. A vice chairperson may be elected.

• Discussion of current operating budget and 2027 operating budget
• Funding requests from organizations or groups
• Police report for Main Street
• Main Street SBD flower signs
• Election or appointment of Vice Chairperson

City Council Charter Review Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Charter Review Committee to discuss priorities and assign research tasks for potential charter amendments. No specific proposals, votes, or concrete items are listed on the agenda.

• Round table discussion of committee priorities
• Task assignments for research and deadline setting

City Council Charter Review Committee

The City Council Charter Review Committee is meeting to discuss the general focus of the committee. Members will hold a round table to determine priorities and assign research tasks.

• General discussion on committee focus
• Round table on priorities
• Assignment of research tasks and deadlines

City Council Charter Review Committee

The City Council Charter Review Committee is meeting to elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman. Members will discuss the committee's focus, establish priorities, and assign research tasks.

• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Discussion of committee focus and priorities
• Assignment of research tasks and deadlines

City Council

This is a work session agenda with only procedural items. The council will enter a closed session to discuss legal actions, real estate transactions, personnel issues, labor negotiations, sealed bids, and confidential communications.

• Closed session under RSMo 610.021 for legal actions and litigation
• Closed session for leasing, purchase or sale of real estate
• Closed session for hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting employees
• Closed session for negotiations with employee groups
• Closed session for sealed bids and negotiated contracts

City Council

The St. Charles City Council will consider approving contracts for street striping, mowing, and road rehabilitation, as well as ordinances to rezone a 97-acre tract of land and dispose of surplus property.

• Rezoning 97.38-acre tract at 2451 Highway B to Agricultural District
• Contract with SAK Construction for storm sewer rehabilitation up to $316,308.51
• Contract with Truck Centers, Inc. for three new semi tractors up to $425,286.00
• Agreement with HR Green, Inc. for design of First Capitol Shared Use Path Bridge up to $258,699.12
• Approval of surplus property sale to Edward Rose Properties, Inc. for $6.45 per square foot

Landmarks Board

The Landmarks Board will consider several certificate of appropriateness applications for alterations to properties in historic districts. Items include new shutters, window and door replacements, sign installations, a porch reconstruction, a deck rebuild, and a new turfed patio with a putting green and food truck aisle. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• New shutters at 1029 Jefferson Street (Case EC-2026-39)
• Replace four windows and three doors at 1116 North Benton Avenue (Case EC-2026-40)
• Sign permits for St. Charles CarZone (419 N 4th) and Brickstone Kitchen (720 S Main)
• Reconstruct front porch at 205 South 5th Street (Case EC-2026-35)
• Create turfed patio, putting green, and food truck aisle at 425 Clark Street (Case EC-2026-38)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The commission will hold public hearings on several items, including a proposed annexation and three rezonings on Muegge Road to create a planned residential district, an amendment to allow standalone parking lots at the 370 Corporate Center, and multiple conditional use permits for liquor sales and temporary retail. Two rezoning and one conditional use item are requested to be tabled to July.

• Case PDA-2026-03: Amendment to 370 Corporate Center to add 'parking lots not accessory to a primary use' as a land use
• Case Z-2026-14,15,16: Larson Development annexation and rezonings of 22 acres on Muegge Road from county single-family to city single-family, multi-family, then planned residential
• Case CU-2021-20: Gimme Golf Club expansion of liquor sales at 425 Clark Street
• Case CU-2026-17: Brickstone Kitchen liquor sales at 720 S Main Street
• Administrative discussion of tattoo establishment text amendment

Special Business District Board

The Special Business District Board will meet to discuss the current operating budget and funding requests. The agenda also includes reports on police activity and special events for Main Street.

• Current operating budget review
• Funding requests
• Main Street maintenance items
• Police report for Main Street
• Report from Special Events Dept.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on conditional use permits for outdoor storage, liquor sales, and a rezoning, and will vote on final passage of bills including the purchase of 2183 Muegge Road for up to $805,340 and a Community Development Block Grant agreement. The consent agenda includes contracts for roundabout and road design contracts totaling over $1.1 million. A resolution calling a special election for Ward 4 councilmember in November 2026 will also be considered.

• Purchase of 2183 Muegge Road for $778,000 plus $23,340 broker commission and $4,000 closing costs (Bill 14088)
• Design contract for roundabout at Boone's Lick Road and Fairgrounds Road for $440,829.20
• Design contract to reconstruct Boone's Lick Road from Fairgrounds Road to Fifth Street for $660,543.57
• Resolution for a special election on November 3, 2026, to fill the Ward 4 councilmember seat
• Conditional use permit for outdoor trailer and container storage at 3150 Harry S Truman Blvd and 3200 Truman Industrial Blvd (Case CU-2026-10)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session on June 2, 2026. The agenda includes several items for closed session discussion regarding legal actions, real estate transactions, personnel matters, and sealed bids.

• Closed session: legal actions and litigation
• Closed session: real estate leasing, purchase, or sale
• Closed session: employee hiring, discipline, or promotion
• Closed session: negotiations with employee groups
• Closed session: sealed bids and negotiated contracts

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four variance requests. The largest is a proposal to reduce required parking for a 210-unit apartment complex at Lynnbrook Drive and S. Old Highway 94 from 2.0 to 1.7 spaces per unit. The board also will consider setback reductions for a warehouse, a larger pole sign on Little Hills Expressway, and multiple variances to expand a non-conforming printing business on N. Kingshighway.

• Case BOA-2026-09: reduce parking from 2.0 to 1.7 spaces per unit for 210-unit R-3A apartment complex on 11.72 acres at Lynnbrook Drive & S. Old Highway 94 (Ward 4)
• Case BOA-2026-10: two variances at Elm Point Industrial Park to reduce building-to-residential setback from 100 ft to 50 ft and landscaped greenbelt from 50 ft to 10 ft (Ward 8)
• Case BOA-2026-11: increase pole sign height from 30 ft to 50 ft and sign area from 150 sq ft to 484.5 sq ft at 3060 Little Hills Expressway (Ward 1)
• Case BOA-2026-12: eight variances for expansion of non-conforming printing business at 601 N. Kingshighway, including reducing lot size, setbacks, floor area limits, landscaping, and parking to zero (Ward 1)

City Council

The City Council will review several ordinances, including a mutual aid agreement for the 2026 World Cup and a proposed property purchase on Muegge Road. The agenda also includes various contract approvals and board appointment confirmations.

• Mutual aid agreement with Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners for 2026 World Cup matches
• Proposed purchase of property at 2183 Muegge Road for up to $805,340.00
• Ten Year Master Agreement with Zoll Medical Corporation to lease defibrillators for $1,650,224.70
• Contract with J. Oros Environmental, Inc. for water treatment service for $550,000.00
• Rezone of 3516 Shire Lane for a proposed inn

Landmarks Board

The Landmarks Board will consider a consent agenda of seven minor alteration requests, plus separate sign permits and structure reviews. Notable items include a new single-family dwelling and detached garage at 702 Jackson Street, a storefront rehabilitation at 339 North Main Street, and a new addition at 701-703 Riverside Drive. Decisions will be based on compliance with historic preservation design guidelines.

• New single-family dwelling and rear detached garage at 702 Jackson Street (SP-2026-17)
• Storefront rehabilitation at 339 North Main Street (EC-2026-32)
• New addition at 701-703 Riverside Drive (SP-2026-16)
• Patio alterations with privacy screens and bistro lights at 201 North Main Street (EC-2026-26)
• New projecting sign for Yeti Gaming at 612 South Main Street (Sign Permit 2026-2272)

City Council

The City Council work session will receive presentations on the proposed operating agreement with the Gateway Region YMCA for the new Rec Center at the City Center Complex (C3), an update on overall C3 construction progress, and an update on economic development. No votes are scheduled; a closed session may follow for legal, real estate, personnel, and contract matters.

• Presentation on proposed Rec Center operating agreement with Gateway Region YMCA; staff anticipates council vote on June 2
• Update on City Center Complex (C3): City Hall, Parking Garage, Senior Center, Recreation Center, Main Street, and Farmers Market
• Main Street project being bid this month with likely award in June; Farmers Market sawtooth building requires phased approach due to funding limits
• Presentation on economic development update
• Possible closed session under RSMo 610.021 for litigation, real estate, personnel, negotiations, and sealed bids

Special Events and Promotions Task Force

The Special Events and Promotions Task Force will discuss sponsorship updates for Hot Summer Nights and plan the upcoming Real Champions Boxing event, including matches, music, food, vendors, and VIP area. Members will also coordinate volunteer help for the event.

• Hot Summer Nights sponsorship updates from members
• Real Champions Boxing match update from Jose
• Music, food, and vendor arrangements for boxing event
• VIP area update and planning
• Request for committee member help at the event

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for liquor sales at a SuperTarget at 3881 Mexico Road, a rezoning for a tattoo establishment at 1360 S 5th Street (tabled to June), and a rezoning for a 97.38-acre tract on Hwy B for a new city park. They will also consider site plans for Legacy Farms Park, an outdoor storage facility, and a manufacturing building expansion, plus a conditional use extension for Side Project Brewing and a discussion on recreational vehicle text amendments.

• Case SP-2026-06: Site plan for first phase of Legacy Farms Park, a new city park on 97.38 acres at 2451 Hwy B (Ward 8).
• Case CU-2026-11: Conditional use permit for liquor sales at SuperTarget, 3881 Mexico Road (Ward 6).
• Case Z-2026-10: Rezoning 2.61 acres at 1360 S 5th Street from C-2 to C-3 for a tattoo studio (tabled to June 8).
• Case CU-2026-10: Conditional use for outdoor storage (trailers/containers) at 3150 Harry S Truman Blvd (Ward 6).
• Case SP-2025-09: Site plan amendment to expand Trinity Products manufacturing building from 23,800 to 65,000 sq ft at 2001 Truman Industrial Blvd (Ward 6).

Special Business District Board

The Special Business District Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss routine items including the police report for Main Street, the current operating budget, funding requests, and maintenance items. No major decisions or controversial items are expected on this procedural agenda.

• Police report for Main Street
• Special Events Department report
• Current operating budget review
• Funding requests discussion
• Main Street maintenance items

City Council

The council holds public hearings on a data center zoning amendment, multiple liquor license requests, and a rezoning for an inn, while also considering consent agenda items including a $15.997M contract for a new Rec and Senior Center, a $910,880 contract for granular activated carbon, and a $167,469 contract for police vehicles. Bills up for final passage include expanding marijuana dispensary hours and a budget amendment; introduced bills cover a mutual aid agreement for the 2026 World Cup and a data center definition. A resolution supports nominating Saint Charles Borromeo Cemetery to the National Register of Historic Places.

• Public hearing on amending Chapter 400 to define data centers (Bill 14085)
• $15,997,000 contract with ICS Construction Services for Rec and Senior Center
• Bill to expand marijuana dispensary hours and allow drive-thrus (Bill 14081)
• Mutual aid agreement with Kansas City Police for 2026 World Cup (Bill 14082)
• Rezoning 33,155 sq ft at 3516 Shire Lane for a proposed inn (Z-2026-07)

The St. Charles City Council approved the mayor's appointments to three boards and the consent agenda, both by 9-0 votes. A rezoning application for an apartment complex was withdrawn by the applicant. Public hearings were held on several conditional use permits and a data center zoning amendment, but no decisions were recorded.

• Excused absence of Councilmember Steve Hollander (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to Board of Appeals, Housing Authority, and West Clay Extension CID (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and reports (9-0)
• Applicant withdrew rezoning at 3516 Shire Lane (no council action required)

City Council

The City Council work session consists solely of a closed session to discuss legal actions, real estate transactions, personnel matters, contract negotiations, sealed bids, and individual personnel records. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Closed session under RSMo 610.021 for legal actions, real estate, employee hiring/firing, union negotiations, sealed bids, and personnel records

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on two variance requests. The first is a request to increase a pole sign height from 30 to 50 feet at 3801 Harry S Truman Blvd (QuikTrip), which has been tabled previously and the applicant again requests tabling. The second is a request to increase primary structure height from 35 to 45 feet at 305 Morgan Street to reconstruct a crow's nest, located in a historic preservation district.

• Case BOA-2026-01: QuikTrip signs – increase freestanding pole sign height from 30 to 50 feet at 3801 Harry S Truman Blvd (C-3 Highway Business, Ward 6); applicant requests item be tabled again.
• Case BOA-2026-08: Little Hills Architecture – increase primary structure height from 35 to 45 feet to reconstruct a crow's nest at 305 Morgan Street (R-1E/FPD/EHP, Ward 1).

City Council

The City Council will canvass the April 7 election results, including a tie in Ward 1 that requires determination by lot, and swear in newly elected members. A public hearing will be held on a major amendment to the New Town development plan (Merz Tract Phases 3-4) that would alter the transportation pattern and reclassify land use designations. The Council will also introduce an ordinance expanding marijuana dispensary hours and allowing drive-thrus, and consider contracts for fire station alerting systems ($186,759) and automatic transfer switches at the Elm Point Water Treatment Plant ($230,328).

• Public hearing on major amendment to New Town development plan (Merz Tract Phases 3-4) to remove Brie Street connection to Marais Temps Clair Drive and add alley in Block GG, reclassify T5 zones to T4, and designate 7.2 acres as common ground
• Contract with Honeywell for G2 Fire Station Alerting Systems at five stations in amount of $186,759.54
• Contract with Rolwes Electric for replacement of automatic transfer switches at Elm Point Water Treatment Plant in amount of $230,328.00
• Introduction of Bill 14081 expanding permitted hours of operation and eliminating drive-thru restriction at marijuana dispensaries
• Canvass of April 7 election results: Ward 1 tied (Chris Kyle 572, Bill Otto 572) requiring determination by lot; other wards see Mark Hollander (Ward 2), Vincent Ratchford (Ward 3), Scott Shiptman (Ward 4), Denise Mitchell (Ward 5) elected

The City Council certified the April 7, 2026, municipal election results following a tie-breaking drawing by lot for the Ward 1 seat. Newly elected councilmembers for Wards 1 through 5 were sworn into office. Additionally, the Mayor announced the formation of a Charter Review Task Force.

• Excused absence of Councilmember Mary West (unanimous)
• Approved certification of the April 7, 2026, General Municipal Election results (7-1)
• Determined Ward 1 winner by lot: Chris Kyle (drawn from jar)
• Swore in Chris Kyle for Ward 1 (term ending April 2029)
• Swore in Mark Hollander for Ward 2 (term ending April 2029)
• Swore in Vince Ratchford for Ward 3 (term ending April 2029)
• Swore in Scott Shipman for Ward 4 (term ending April 2029)
• Swore in Denise Mitchell for Ward 5 (term ending April 2029)

Landmarks Board

The Landmarks Board is reviewing several applications for exterior modifications, sign installations, and new construction. A significant portion of the meeting focuses on requests to demolish residential and commercial structures in the Extended Historic Preservation District.

• Requests to demolish structures at 201, 209, and 210 South 7th Street, and 664, 700, and 708 First Capitol Drive
• Proposal to construct a new single-family dwelling at 1203 South Main Street
• Request to replace six windows with vinyl units at 411 South 3rd Street
• Request to install cedar shake siding at 902-904 South Main Street
• Sign permit applications for 337 South Main Street, 418 Jefferson Street, and 424 Jefferson Street

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss proposed code changes for marijuana dispensaries and the licensing of mobile food truck establishments. The body will also receive a presentation on a new employee recognition program and an update on video lottery terminals.

• Proposed code changes regarding marijuana dispensaries
• Licensing of mobile food truck establishments
• Presentation on the WE R STC PROUD Employee Recognition Program
• Update on progress relative to Video Lottery Terminals (VLTs)
• Discussion on funding requests from Council Directives

Special Events and Promotions Task Force

The Special Events and Promotions Task Force will review sponsorship updates for Hot Summer Nights and receive planning updates for the Real Champions Boxing event, including match scheduling and vendor arrangements. The meeting also includes approval of February minutes and discussion of other topics.

• Approval of February meeting minutes
• Sponsorship updates for Hot Summer Nights
• Update from Jose on Real Champions Boxing matches
• Update on music, food, and vendors for boxing event
• Next meeting scheduled for March 11 at 4 p.m.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing on a preliminary plat for five manufactured/modular home lots at Deerfield Village Mobile Home Park (60 acres, north of Elm Point Road). They will also consider a text amendment for data centers (tabled from February), a rezoning for an inn at 3516 Shire Lane, multiple conditional use permits for liquor sales, and an expansion of a food distribution site. A rezoning for an 11.72-acre apartment complex at Lynnbrook Drive was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Case TA-2026-01: Text amendment to Chapter 400 concerning data centers (public hearing closed, tabled from February)
• Case SUB-2026-01: Preliminary plat for 5 manufactured home lots at Deerfield Village Mobile Home Park, north of Elm Point Road, Ward 7
• Case Z-2026-07: Rezoning of 0.76 acres at 3516 Shire Lane from civic space to transect zone for a proposed inn, Ward 8
• Case CU-2026-07 & SP-2026-03: Conditional use and site plan for expansion of OASIS Executive Direction food distribution with outdoor refrigeration at 1814 Boones Lick Road, Ward 2
• Case Z-2026-08: Rezoning for 11.72-acre apartment complex at Lynnbrook Drive and S. Old Highway 94 withdrawn by applicant

City Council

The council will hold public hearings on several conditional use permits, including a drive-through for Abelardo's Mexican Food and a marijuana facility rezoning. Final votes include a blight designation for the First Capitol Place redevelopment area and authorization of industrial revenue bonds. The consent agenda covers contracts for storm warning sirens ($122,042.91), concrete, and sewer rehab, among others. Introductions include intergovernmental agreements for police data sharing with O'Fallon and the state.

• Blight designation and development plan for First Capitol Place redevelopment area (Council Bill 14070) and taxable industrial revenue bonds (Bill 14071)
• Rezoning a 29,169-sq-ft tract at Three Flags #2 from C-2 to C-3 for a proposed marijuana facility (Bill 14076)
• Conditional use permit for Abelardo's Mexican Food drive-through at 2412 W. Clay Street
• Amendment to planned senior housing and congregate care development at Highway B and Boschertown Road (Bill 14077)
• Annexation and rezoning of 0.88 acres at 1408 Fischer Lane from county R-1E to city R-1E (Bills 14074 & 14075)

The City Council approved the consent agenda as amended, which included a $2.1M contract for Riverpointe infrastructure design, a $122K storm siren contract, and other contracts. The council also confirmed appointments to the Landmarks Board and a CID board. No votes were recorded on the public hearing items listed on the agenda.

• Approved consent agenda (removing item 8.F.1) including $2,103,949.75 Riverpointe engineering contract, $122,042.91 storm siren contract, $140,304.32 concrete contract, and $28,000 Second Street Tunnel design supplement (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Laura Shadow to Landmarks Board (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Jason Hughes to Charlestowne Crossing Villas CID board (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Courtney Hughes to Charlestowne Crossing Villas CID board (unanimous)
• Withdrawn request for appointment of Brynn T. Palmer to Library Board

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider three variance requests: a front-yard setback reduction at 702 Jackson Street, a rear-yard setback reduction at 3450 Elm Point Road, and two setback reductions at 701-703 Riverside Drive. A previously tabled request to increase a pole sign height at 3801 Harry S Truman is requested to be tabled again, and a parking reduction request for a multi-family development has been withdrawn. The board will also approve minutes from the March 2, 2026 meeting.

• Case BOA-2026-01: Request to increase pole sign height from 30 to 50 ft at 3801 Harry S Truman (Quik Trip) – requested to be tabled again.
• Case BOA-2026-04: Request to reduce front yard setback from 15 to 12 ft at 702 Jackson Street.
• Case BOA-2026-05: Request to reduce rear yard setback from 25 to 7 ft for a building addition at 3450 Elm Point Road.
• Case BOA-2026-06: Two requests at 701-703 Riverside Drive: front yard setback reduction from 10 to 0 ft and rear deck setback reduction from 20 to 3 ft.
• Case BOA-2026-07: Request to reduce parking from 2 to 1.7 spaces per unit at Lynnbrook Drive & S. Old Highway 94 – withdrawn by applicant.