St. Charles public meetings in 2021
28 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Public Works
The Board of Public Works will discuss changing its status to an Ad Hoc Committee. The body is also reviewing water quality standards for the Riverpointe Development and utility operations reports.
- Proposed contract with Core & Main, LP. for water supplies not to exceed $272,000.00
- Discussion on changing the Board of Public Works to an Ad Hoc Committee
- Review of Detention and Water Quality Standards for Riverpointe Development
- Monthly reports on New Town Vacuum Sanitary System, Water Division, and Wastewater Treatment Facilities
- Sanitary Projects Quarterly Update
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will conduct public hearings regarding three property requests. These include a patio setback reduction, a front yard fence height increase, and pool equipment setback adjustments.
- Case No. BOA-2021-10: Decrease rear yard setback for a covered patio at 2217 Hackman Road
- Case No. BOA-2021-11: Increase front yard fence height from four to six feet at 1022 N Benton Avenue
- Case No. BOA-2021-12: Decrease side and rear yard setbacks for pool equipment at 2381 Chemin Avenue
Board of Public Works
The Board of Public Works is meeting to authorize construction and utility contracts. The body will also consider an ordinance to accept public streets for New Town Plat 6-T.
- Construction contract with Pavement Solutions, LLC for Little Hills Expressway and Mel Wetter Parkway Intersection Improvements not to exceed $2,544,551.10
- Ordinance accepting public streets for New Town Plat 6-T
- Renewal contract with Champ Landfill, LLC for Sanitary Sewer Operations not to exceed $230,000.00
- Amendment #2 with Mississippi Lime for Hydrated Lime in the amount of $91,400
- Contract with Mississippi Lime Company for standard hydrated lime not to exceed $732,132.50
Street Committee
The Street Committee is reviewing traffic service requests and the status of 2021 street maintenance projects. Members will discuss an ordinance for stop control at Diekamp Farm Trail and a resolution for 2022 federal transportation funding.
- Proposed ordinance to establish stop control on North and Southbound Diekamp Farm Trail
- Resolution of support for 2022 Surface Transportation Program-Suballocated (STP-S) funding via EWGCOG
- Status update on 2021 Annual Street Maintenance Projects including work by M&H Concrete, Donelson Construction, Ford Asphalt, and Corrective Asphalt Materials
- Traffic service requests including traffic calming on South St and Clark St
- Election of Committee Chairman and Vice Chairman
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider two variance requests regarding landscaping and yard setbacks. These decisions determine if property owners can deviate from standard zoning codes due to specific site hardships.
- Case No. BOA-2021-07: Request to decrease minimum landscape along a parking area perimeter from 5 feet to 0 feet at 2205 1st Capitol Drive
- Case No. BOA-2021-09: Request to decrease front yard setback for a covered porch from 20 feet to 15 feet at 335 Adams Street
- Case No. BOA-2021-09: Request to decrease minimum rear yard setback from 10 feet to 5 feet at 335 Adams Street
Board of Public Works
The Board of Public Works is meeting to authorize several utility-related contracts and equipment purchases. The board will also consider the acquisition of right-of-way and easements for the Plaza Way Extension.
- Right-of-way and easement acquisition for Plaza Way Extension
- Mississippi Lime Company renewal contract for hydrated lime not to exceed $532,000.00
- J. Oros Environmental, Inc. renewal contract for Lime Residual Collection and Disposal not to exceed $425,000.00
- Schulte Supply, Inc. contract for Neptune Automated Meter Reader Water Meters not to exceed $280,000.00
- Navistar, Inc. contract for one 2022 International tandem-axle dump truck not to exceed $187,156.00
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for October 4, 2021, was canceled. The cancellation was due to a lack of agenda items.
Board of Public Works
The Board of Public Works is meeting to discuss changing its status to an Ad Hoc Committee. The body is also reviewing construction contracts for creek stabilization and sewer rehabilitation.
- Construction contract with Fischer Grading for Crystal Springs Creek Bank Stabilization not to exceed $1,357,247.00
- Construction contract with Insituform Technologies USA, LLC for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project not to exceed $348,455.00
- Discussion on changing the Board of Public Works to an Ad Hoc Committee
- Frenchtown MO Basin 15 Sanitary Smoke Testing Results and Private I&I Recommendations
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to discuss a request to reduce a side yard setback for a generator. The board will also review and approve the 2022 meeting dates and deadlines.
- Case No. BOA-2021-06: Request to decrease side yard setback for a generator at 1849 Basket Oak Drive from 7 feet to 5 feet, 6 inches
- Approval of 2022 Meeting Dates and Deadlines
Board of Public Works
The Board of Public Works is meeting to discuss engineering and utility updates. Key items include a contract change order for storm sewer improvements and the acquisition of property for utility work.
- Change Order No. 1 with Fischer Grading LLC for Benton Avenue to North Main Street Storm Sewer Improvement Project not to exceed $352,229.95
- Authority to acquire 175 Hastings Way for storm improvements
- Authorization to use water and sewer reserve funds for operating expenses
- Monthly reports on New Town Vacuum Sanitary System, Water Division, and Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Board of Adjustment
The St. Charles Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for August 9, 2021, has been canceled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.
Board of Public Works
The Board will consider several contract amendments and new agreements for water and wastewater infrastructure. Items include bank stabilization projects, system optimization, and vacuum system replacements.
- Supplemental Agreement No. 3 with Intuition & Logic for Boschert Creek and Crystal Springs Creek Bank Stabilization Projects up to $40,924.00
- Amendment No. 6 to Woodard & Curran for Sanitary SCADA System Optimization up to $103,240.00
- Amendment No. 9 to Woodard & Curran Inc. for Wastewater Facilities Operations and Maintenance for $177,577.99
- Contract with Martin General Contractors, LLC for New Town Vacuum System Canister Replacement Project for $135,630.00
- Utility Permit Fee Revisions
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will consider a request from Fischer & Frichtel Custom Homes, LLC to decrease the minimum site size requirement for a Planned Development District. The applicant seeks to reduce the required acreage from five acres to 3.84 acres for two parcels located near S Old Highway 94 and Hackman Road.
- Variance request: Decrease minimum site size for a Planned Development District from 5 acres to 3.84 acres (Case No. BOA-2021-05)
- Property location: S Old Highway 94, Ward 5 (Parcel IDs 3-0010-3280-00-0015.1000000 & 3-0010-3280-00-0015.2000000)
Board of Public Works
The Board of Public Works is meeting to discuss the acceptance of public utilities and streets for three developments. The board will also consider supplemental agreements for storm sewer and flood reduction projects.
- Supplemental Agreement No. 3 with Thouvenot, Wade and Moerchen, Inc. for Clark Street Storm Sewers not to exceed $25,006.00
- Supplemental Agreement No. 3 with M3 Engineering, Inc. for Cole Creek Flood Reduction not to exceed $8,796.00
- Acceptance of infrastructure for Charlestowne Landing Plats 1, 3, 4, 7, & 8
- Acceptance of infrastructure for Montclair Crossing Plats 1 and 2
- Acceptance of infrastructure for the Bristol Ridge Subdivision
Street Committee
The Street Committee will review updates on traffic service requests and 2021 street maintenance projects. Members will discuss ordinance sections regarding right-of-way permit fees and proposed parking and traffic changes on specific city streets.
- Discussion on Sections 505.160 and 505.180 regarding Right-of-Way Usage Permit and Cost Recovery Fees
- Proposed 'No Parking' on Stowe Landing and Simeon Bunker Street
- Discussion on stop signs and speeding on Sibley Street
- Pavement maintenance discussion for Elm Point Road
- Review of the City of St. Charles Traffic Calming Process
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to decide on two variance requests. These include setback and landscaping changes for a commercial development and a fence height increase for a residential property.
- Case BOA-2021-03: Request to decrease front yard parking setback and landscape area from 10 feet to 3.5 feet at 2010 Zumbehl Road
- Case BOA-2021-04: Request to increase maximum permitted fence height for a corner lot at 723 S Main Street
Board of Public Works
The Board of Public Works is meeting to review utility division reports and authorize two infrastructure agreements. These include a water main connection and a tank maintenance project.
- Construction Contract with Pittsburg Tank & Tower Maintenance Company for Water Storage Tank Maintenance Project not to exceed $377,995.00
- Cooperative Cost Sharing Agreement with SAFStor Real Estate Company, Inc. for water main connection from Charwood Street to First Capitol Drive not to exceed $29,093.09
- Reserve at Fountainview Water Bill Appeal (tentative)
- Monthly reports for Water Division, Wastewater Treatment Facilities, and New Town Vacuum Sanitary System
Street Committee
The committee is discussing a formal policy to review resident requests for stop sign removals. The body is also receiving updates on traffic service requests and 2021 street maintenance projects.
- Proposed Stop Sign Removal Policy requiring a petition of 10+ households within 300-500 feet
- Estimated $700,000 contract for 2021 Concrete Repair Project in Wards 3 & 4
- Approved $1,030,000 contract with Ford Asphalt for mill & overlay in Wards 1, 2, 5, 6, & 9
- Approved $350,000 contract with Donelson Construction for microsurfacing in Wards 2, 7, & 8
- Proposed $70,000 asphalt rejuvenator project for First Capitol Dr., West Clay St., Country Club Rd., and Droste Rd.
Board of Public Works
The Board will review several infrastructure projects and utility division updates. Proposed actions include authorizing construction contracts for culvert replacement and water quality projects, as well as a new service truck purchase.
- Bridle Spur Culvert Replacement Project contract with Gershenson Construction Company up to $1,275,000.00
- Spring Mill Estates Water Quality Project contract with JTL Landscaping, LLC up to $384,860.00
- Purchase of a 2022 Kenworth T-440 service truck from WKI Operations, Inc. up to $180,663.00
- Reserve at Fountainview Water Bill Appeal
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will consider two requests from property owners to park a larger recreational vehicle on their residential lot. The requests include increasing the maximum allowed RV length and decreasing the required front yard setback.
- Case No. BOA-2021-02: Request to increase maximum RV length from 32 feet to 40 feet
- Case No. BOA-2021-02: Request to decrease front yard setback from 25 feet to 5 feet at 1340 S Wheaton Drive
Board of Public Works
The Board of Public Works is reviewing construction contracts for creek stabilization and a storage building. The board will also discuss water and sanitary sewer rate study recommendations for the City Council.
- Construction contract with Fischer Grading for Boschert Creek Bank Stabilization Project (Kingshighway and Pine) not to exceed $993,820.50
- Construction contract with LCS, LLC for Heated Storage Building Project at Public Works Facility not to exceed $933,759.00
- 2020 Waterworks and Sanitary Sewer Rate Study recommendations to Council
- Authorization to vacate right-of-way for Skinner Industrial Drive
- Authorization to vacate easements for Talbridge Lot 37C
Board of Adjustment
The meeting scheduled for March 8, 2021, was canceled. This occurred because the applicant withdrew BOA-2021-01 and no other business remained on the agenda.
Board of Public Works
The Board of Public Works is reviewing several infrastructure projects and equipment purchases. This includes authorizations for engineering services and the acquisition of a utility truck.
- Engineering Services Contract with Lochmueller Group for South Fifth Street Reconstruction not to exceed $700,000.00
- Engineering Services Contract with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. for Riverside Sanitary Trunkmain Replacement not to exceed $425,500.00
- Purchase of one 2022 Ford F550 utility truck from Altec Industries, Inc. not to exceed $120,270.00
- Authority to acquire for Duchesne Drive & Hawthorn Avenue Culvert Replacements Project
- Right of Way Vacation for Droste Road
Street Committee
The committee will review monthly status updates on traffic service requests and discuss potential traffic calming measures for Elm Street in Ward 7. The meeting also includes discussion regarding construction maintenance options for a culvert replacement at Duchesne Drive and Hawthorn Avenue.
- Monthly Status Update on Traffic Service Requests
- Traffic Calming Measures on Elm Street (Ward 7)
- Construction Maintenance of Traffic Options for Duchesne Drive & Hawthorn Avenue Culvert Replacement (Ward 7)
Board of Public Works
The Board will review engineering capital improvement projects and waterworks rate recommendations. Items include storm sewer contracts, street improvements, and a lime purchase for public works.
- Perry Street Storm Sewers Project contract with Pace Construction up to $2,565,550.00
- Change Order No. 2 for Thrush – Mayer/Treadway Stormwater Improvements up to $59,861.32
- Acceptance of sewers, water mains, streets, and sidewalks for The Villages At Sandfort Farms Plats 1, 2, and 3
- Mississippi Lime Company contract for Standard Hydrated Lime up to $480,000.00
- 2020 Waterworks and Sanitary Sewer Rate Study presentation
Board of Public Works
The Board will review engineering capital improvement projects and waterworks rate recommendations. Discussion includes storm sewer construction, street improvements, and a lime purchase contract.
- Perry Street Storm Sewers Project contract with Pace Construction up to $2,565,550.00
- Change Order No. 2 for Thrush – Mayer/Treadway Stormwater Improvements up to $59,861.32
- The Villages At Sandfort Farms Plats 1, 2, and 3 infrastructure acceptance
- Mississippi Lime Company contract for Standard Hydrated Lime up to $480,000.00
- Boschert Creek Stabilization Project at Le Chateaux Court alternatives
Street Committee
The Street Committee is reviewing traffic service requests and discussing traffic calming measures on Elm Street. The body is also evaluating a tractor trailer traffic study on N. Duchesne and a proposed no-parking ordinance for Beacon Hill.
- Discussion of no-parking ordinance for Beacon Hill
- Tractor trailer traffic study on N. Duchesne (staff recommends no action)
- Traffic calming eligibility for Elm Street between Hardin Middle School and Kingshighway
- Proposed $21,000 to $30,000 for 6 curb ramps at 2nd and Lawrence
- Proposed $20,000 for two speed tables on Bogey Estates Dr
Board of Adjustment
The Board will consider four requests regarding a freestanding identification sign at 2757 Plaza Way. The applicant seeks to increase the sign's height, total area, and number of information items while decreasing the required size of individual tenant panels. A separate request for 305 N Main Street was withdrawn by the applicant.
- Sign variance: Increase freestanding sign area from 24 to 57 square feet at 2757 Plaza Way
- Sign variance: Increase maximum sign height from 6 to 8 feet at 2757 Plaza Way
- Sign variance: Increase number of information items on sign from 8 to 20 at 2757 Plaza Way
- Sign variance: Decrease minimum tenant panel size from 8 to 1.7 square feet at 2757 Plaza Way
- Withdrawn application: Parking and lot coverage requests for 305 N Main Street