St. Charles public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on rezoning an 8.50-acre tract near Harry S Truman Blvd for a residential development. The body is also reviewing several road improvement agreements and high-value equipment contracts.

• Public hearing for Case No. Z-2025-15 to rezone 8.50 acres near Harry S Truman Blvd and Ehlmann Road to PD-R for 44 townhomes
• Contract with MacQueen Emergency for two new Fire Department apparatus not to exceed $2,781,502.00
• Contract with Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services Inc. for insurance coverages not to exceed $1,668,454.00
• Six separate agreements with St. Charles County for transportation sales tax funds for road projects, including Boones Lick Road and Fox Hill Road
• Proposed ordinance for taxable industrial revenue bonds for The Boulders at Southpointe project

The council voted unanimously to rezone an 8.50‑acre parcel on the west side of Harry S Truman Blvd from Residential R‑3A to Light Industrial. It also approved a second rezoning of the same parcel to Planned Development‑Residential, plus three additional zoning changes and a FY 2025 budget amendment. Several contracts and intergovernmental agreements, including a fire‑apparatus purchase and transportation‑tax fund allocations, were also approved.

• Approved rezoning of 8.50‑acre tract to Light Industrial (Bill 14033) – passed unanimous (Aye: S. Hollander, Mitchell, Otto, Ratchford, West, Foust, Galba, Gould, Haberstroh)
• Approved rezoning of same tract to Planned Development‑Residential (Bill 14034) – passed unanimous
• Approved rezoning of 0.53‑acre at 207 Reservoir Ave to Historic Commercial District (Bill 14035) – passed unanimous
• Approved FY 2025 budget amendment (Bill 14036) – passed unanimous
• Approved contract with Crescent Printing Co. for city newsletter up to $127,958.04 (c25‑305) – passed as part of consent agenda
• Approved agreement with St. Charles County for $627,200 transportation‑tax funds for Boones Lick Road roundabout (c25‑301) – passed
• Approved contract with MacQueen Emergency for two new fire apparatus up to $2,781,502 (c25‑302) – passed
• Approved contract with Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management for coverage up to $1,668,454 (c25‑298) – passed

Street Committee

The Street Committee is reviewing a resolution to apply for federal funding through the East-West Gateway Council of Governments for 2026 projects. The body will also receive a monthly status update on traffic service requests.

• Proposed $8.2 million First Capitol Traffic Flow Improvements from West Clay to Kingshighway
• Proposed $4.3 million Boone's Lick Road Reconstruction from 5th Street to Fairgrounds Road
• Proposed $2.5 million Duchesne Drive Pavement Rehabilitation from Droste Road to Sibley Street
• Proposed $1 million Missing Sidewalk Segments on Madonna Drive
• Budget impact of $63,360 for application fees

Landmarks Board

The St. Charles Landmarks Board will consider a consent agenda item requesting approval for two new decks at 1400 North 5th Street in the Extended Historic Preservation District. Staff reports will also be reviewed for a patio addition and exterior alterations at 571 First Capitol Drive, and several structure‑review applications including garage removal, new garage construction, and a new single‑family dwelling at 2205 North 5th Street. The meeting will conclude with routine items such as announcements, minutes approval, and adjournment.

• Deck construction at 1400 North 5th Street (Case EC‑2025‑065)
• Patio addition and exterior alterations at 571 First Capitol Drive (Case SP‑2025‑019)
• Removal of existing garage at 1112 Madison Street (Case D‑2025‑021)
• Construction of new two‑car garage at 1112 Madison Street (Case SP‑2025‑022)
• Construction of new single‑family dwelling at 2205 North 5th Street (Case SP‑2025‑024)

City Council

The St. Charles City Council Work Session will discuss removing the current sponsor requirement for bills and resolutions, and consider adjusting the work‑session schedule to the first and third Tuesdays. Staff will present a proposed update to the Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) policy and related ordinance amendments. Additional presentations will cover updates on the City Centre Complex and economic development. The meeting will also include discussions on contractor employment practices and a closed‑session for confidential matters.

• Discussion on eliminating the council sponsorship requirement for bills and resolutions
• Discussion on moving the monthly work session to the first and third Tuesdays
• Review and amendment of the FOG policy and ordinance sections 710.660‑710.740
• Presentation on the City Centre Complex (C3) update
• Presentation on the Economic Development update

Planning and Zoning Commission

The St. Charles Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several applications, including an amendment to a Conditional Use Permit for Naked Spirits LLC to expand liquor sales and add a craft distillery at 1116 N 2nd Street. Additional items include a Conditional Use for a free‑food and clothing distribution center at 901 First Capitol Drive, annexation of a 14,886‑sq‑ft industrial tract at 1753 S. River Road, and a site‑plan for a new QuikTrip service station at 3801 Harry S Truman Boulevard. The agenda also contains a preliminary plat for 34 townhomes on a 5‑acre parcel in Ward 5 and adoption of updated commission rules and the 2025 Comprehensive Plan.

• CU‑2025‑18: Naked Spirits LLC – amendment to Conditional Use Permit for liquor sales and craft distillery at 1116 N 2nd St.
• CU‑2025‑27: Reach St. Charles – Conditional Use Permit for free‑food and clothing distribution center at 901 First Capitol Drive.
• Z‑2025‑17: Bax Engineering – annexation and zoning change of 14,886 sq ft at 1753 S. River Road to City of St. Charles I‑1 Light Industrial.
• SP‑2025‑10: QuikTrip – site‑plan for new automobile service station with convenience store at 3801 Harry S Truman Boulevard.
• SUB‑2025‑04: WOCO Partners – preliminary plat for 34 attached townhomes on 5‑acre tract in Ward 5.

City Council

The City Council will consider the 2026 operating budget and a schedule of water and sewer rates through 2030. The meeting includes public hearings on several rezoning requests and liquor license applications.

• 2026 City Budget (Bill 14025)
• Water and sewer rates effective 2026-2030 (Bill 14027)
• Agreement for $2,960,000 for First Capitol and Kingshighway Roundabout Project
• Agreement for $2,000,000 for First Capitol Shared Used Path Bridge Project
• Rezoning of 8.50 acres on Harry S Truman Blvd to Planned Development-Residential (Bill 14034)

The council adopted the city’s operating budget for fiscal year 2026, authorizing treasury funds for city services. It also approved the Capital Improvement Program for 2026‑2031 and a revised grant program. Unanimous votes approved two mayoral appointments and removed a consent‑agenda item. All motions passed with no nay votes; Councilmember Denise Mitchell was absent.

• Approved appointments to Board of Appeals (Mat Barker) and Frenchtown Special Business District (Kate Manful) – unanimous, Mitchell absent
• Approved removal of Consent Agenda Item 8.8.1 (Case SUB‑2025‑03) – unanimous, Mitchell absent
• Approved Capital Improvement Program for FY 2026‑2031 (Resolution R25‑016) – unanimous, Mitchell absent
• Approved Revised Capital Improvement Grant Program and guidelines (Resolution R25‑017) – unanimous, Mitchell absent
• Approved City Budget for FY 2026 (Ordinance 25‑086) – unanimous, Mitchell absent

Board of Adjustment

The St. Charles Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Dec 1, 2025 to consider three zoning variance applications. One request seeks to raise a commercial/industrial fence at 959 Portwest Drive from 8 ft to 10 ft, which was previously tabled. A second request asks to reduce the front‑yard setback at 1753 S. River Road from 35 ft to 10 ft for parking. The third request, from WOCO Partners LLC at 2250 S. Old Hwy 94, proposes to cut the minimum lot width, depth and side‑yard setbacks and to change the zoning from R1E to R‑3A.

• Case BOA‑2025‑11: increase fence height from 8 ft to 10 ft at 959 Portwest Drive (I‑1 Light Industrial)
• Case BOA‑2025‑13: decrease front‑yard setback from 35 ft to 10 ft at 1753 S. River Road (Bax Engineering) and retain I‑1 Light Industrial zoning
• Case BOA‑2025‑12: reduce lot width to 26 ft, lot depth to 98.7 ft, side‑yard setback to 0 ft and rezone from R1E to R‑3A at 2250 S. Old Hwy 94 (WOCO Partners LLC)
• Approve the 2026 meeting schedule
• Adopt board rules and procedures

City Council

The Saint Charles City Council will vote on the 2026 operating budget ordinance (Bill 14025) and the water and sewer rates ordinance (Bill 14027). It will also approve two contracts: a supplemental agreement with SCI Engineering, Inc. for up to $354,988.31 and a $194,750 contract with S4 Water Sales and Services, LLC for Elm Point Water Treatment Plant filter rehabilitation. Additional items include a record plat ordinance for a new subdivision (Bill 14023) and other pending bills.

• Contract: Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with SCI Engineering, Inc., amount $274,988.31 (total not to exceed $354,988.31)
• Contract: $194,750.00 with S4 Water Sales and Services, LLC for Elm Point Water Treatment Plant filter rehabilitation
• Bill 14025 – Ordinance adopting the city budget for FY 2026
• Bill 14027 – Ordinance establishing water and sewer rates for 2026‑2030
• Bill 14023 – Ordinance approving the record plat for the new Town at St. Charles Plat One‑I‑1‑D subdivision

The St. Charles City Council unanimously approved several appointments to boards and commissions and cleared the consent agenda. It also passed two ordinances: one adopting the record plat for a new town subdivision and another authorizing street pavement and lighting at the Bellevaaux subdivision. Public hearings for two zoning cases were postponed until the January 6, 2026 council meeting.

• Approved appointments to six boards/commissions (motion by Mary West, seconded by Steve Hollander; ayes from Galba, Gould, Haberstroh, M. Hollander, S. Hollander, Mitchell, Otto, Ratchford, West, Foust; no nay)
• Approved the Consent Agenda (motion by Denise Mitchell, seconded by Bill Otto; ayes from Gould, Haberstroh, M. Hollander, S. Hollander, Mitchell, Otto, Ratchford, West, Foust, Galba; no nay)
• Approved Ordinance 14023 – record plat for new town subdivision (ayes from Haberstroh, M. Hollander, S. Hollander, Mitchell, Otto, Ratchford, West, Foust, Galba, Gould; no nay)
• Approved Ordinance 14024 – street pavement and lights at Bellevaaux subdivision (ayes from Haberstroh, M. Hollander, S. Hollander, Mitchell, Otto, Ratchford, West, Foust, Galba, Gould; no nay)
• Moved public hearing for Case Z-2025-10 (annexation at 1020 Meadow Lane) to the Jan 6, 2026 regular council meeting
• Moved public hearing for Case 2-2025-12 (annexation and rezoning at Muegge Road & S. Old Highway 94) to the Jan 6, 2026 regular council meeting

Landmarks Board

The St. Charles Landmarks Board will consider several consent‑agenda applications, including window replacement at 123 North Main Street, porch decking replacement at 415 Houston Street, and repainting at 711 Monroe Street. It will also review a sign permit for a wall‑mounted sign for “Naked Tiki Distilling” at 1116 North 2nd Street and a structure request to place a shipping container at the same address. Additional items include a demolition request, new dwelling and addition proposals, and a parking‑area approval, followed by routine minutes approval.

• Consent agenda – Case EC‑2025‑062: replace six windows on the front of 123 North Main Street
• Consent agenda – Case EC‑2025‑063: replace front porch decking at 415 Houston Street
• Consent agenda – Case EC‑2025‑064: repaint the entire dwelling at 711 Monroe Street
• Sign Permit No. 2025‑5866: wall‑mounted sign for “Naked Tiki Distilling” at 1116 North 2nd Street
• Structure Review – Case SP‑2025‑017: place a shipping container structure at 1116 North 2nd Street

Planning and Zoning Commission

The St. Charles Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on November 10, 2025, to discuss several rezoning requests, liquor sales permits, and a site plan. The agenda includes items to rezone land for residential and planned development uses, as well as public hearings for liquor sales at two restaurants.

• Case No. Z-2025-14: Rezoning 8.50 acres on Harry S Truman Blvd from I-1 to R-3A
• Case No. Z-2025-15: Rezoning 8.50 acres on Harry S Truman Blvd from R-3A to PD-R
• Case No. Z-2025-16: Rezoning 0.53 acres at 207 Reservoir Avenue to Historic Commercial District
• Case No. CU-2025-24: Conditional Use Permit for Liquor Sales at 1981 Zumbehl Road
• Case No. CU-2025-23: Conditional Use Permit for Liquor Sales at 321 Boone’s Lick Road

Special Business District Board

The Special Business District Board will meet to discuss the current operating budget and funding requests. The agenda includes reports on Main Street police activity and communications, as well as maintenance items for Main Street and the Main Street Colonnade.

• Current operating budget review
• Funding requests
• Main Street maintenance items
• Main Street Colonnade discussion
• Police report for Main Street

City Council

The City Council will discuss a resolution to waive utility late fees and interest for residential customers in November and December 2025. The body is also reviewing several land annexations, zoning changes, and city service contracts.

• Resolution to waive residential utility late fees and interest for Nov-Dec 2025 due to SNAP funding lapse
• Contract with Crawford, Murphy, & Tilly, Inc. for Main Street Extension Project: $264,237.92
• Amendment with Shi International for Microsoft 365 Licenses: $455,655.00
• Contract with ESI for Hosted VoIP Telephone System: not to exceed $407,527.25
• Public hearing for temporary motor vehicle storage expansion at 201 Arco Drive

The council approved a resolution waiving utility late fees and suspending residential service disconnections for November and December 2025 because of the SNAP funding lapse. It also passed Ordinance 25‑080 to accept public improvements at the Oakleigh Park addition and Ordinance 25‑081 to amend the 2025 budget. Several contracts for engineering, software licenses, and a VoIP system were approved, and the consent agenda was adopted unanimously. A group of zoning and annexation cases were tabled until the December 8, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting, with a public hearing set for January 6, 2026.

• Approved Resolution waiving utility late fees and suspending disconnections (unanimous ayes: S. Hollander, Mitchell, Otto, Ratchford, West, Foust, Galba, Gould, Haberstroh, M. Hollander)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑080 authorizing Oakleigh Park public improvements (unanimous ayes)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑081 budget amendment #10 for FY 2025 (unanimous ayes)
• Approved Supplemental Agreement No. 5 with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. ($264,237.92, total contract not to exceed $1,484,517.94)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 with Shilntemational for Microsoft 365 licenses ($455,655.00, total contract not to exceed $530,325.00)
• Approved contract with ESI for a five‑year Hosted VoIP system ($450,527.25)
• Adopted the consent agenda (motion by Denise Mitchell, seconded by Mary West, unanimous ayes)
• Tabled multiple zoning/annexation cases (CU‑2024‑18, 2‑2025‑10, Z‑2, Z‑2025‑12, etc.) until Dec 8 2025 Planning & Zoning meeting; public hearing moved to Jan 6 2026

City Council

The council will discuss ways the City can assist residents affected by the federal government shutdown that began on October 1, 2025. Staff will present details of the "Fill the Truck" food drive on Main Street during Halloween and other initiatives they are developing. Council members will be asked for ideas and feedback on additional assistance measures. A closed session may follow to address legal, real‑estate, personnel and sealed‑bid matters.

• Discussion on city assistance for residents during the federal shutdown
• "Fill the Truck" food drive on Main Street during Halloween Trick‑or‑Treating
• Presentation of additional initiatives and solicitation of council ideas
• Closed session covering legal actions, real‑estate transactions, personnel matters, and sealed bids
• Roll Call and Adjournment

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to consider a request regarding a commercial/industrial fence. The sole case on the agenda has been requested to be tabled until December 1, 2025.

• Case No. BOA-2025-11: Request to increase maximum fence height from 8 feet to 10 feet at 959 Portwest Drive

Landmarks Board

The St. Charles Landmarks Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes a request to construct a 17‑by‑19‑foot lean‑to behind the garage at 1328 North 5th Street in the Frenchtown Preservation District. The board will also consider a request to replace four windows on a historic house at 815 South Main Street. Additional items include several sign permit applications and structure‑review requests for doors, solar panels, gazebos, and a new carport.

• Case EC‑2025‑058: approval of a lean‑to structure at 1328 North 5th Street (Frenchtown Preservation District)
• Case EC‑2025‑060: approval of four window replacements at 815 South Main Street (South Main Preservation District)
• Sign Permit No. 2025‑5139: wall‑mounted sign for “Clark Street Auto” at 401 Clark Street (Extended Historic Preservation District)
• Case EC‑2025‑048: replacement of the front door at 700 North 3rd Street (Frenchtown Preservation District)
• Case SP‑2025‑011: construction of a new carport/garage at 618 Clark Street (Commons Preservation District)

City Council

The St. Charles City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes several contracts and insurance renewals, such as a $50,000 grant for fixed LPR cameras and a $2.74 million change order for the Riverpointe Phase 1B grading project. It will also take final passage of five ordinances, including Bill 14016 to issue taxable industrial revenue bonds for an industrial development, Bill 14017 for public improvements at Oakleigh Park, Bill 14018 to amend the 2025 budget, Bill 14019 for a service contract with Relativity, Inc. and CASTLE, and Bill 14020 for a police services agreement providing a school resource officer through June 30 2027. Public comment and a public hearing are also scheduled.

• Authorization of a $50,000 Missouri Blue Shield Grant for fixed LPR cameras (2026 grant period)
• Change Order No. 3 with Kolb Grading LLC for Riverpointe Phase 1B Mass Grading, $2,741,780 (total contract not to exceed $4,950,202.56)
• Supplemental Agreement No. 3 with George Butler Associates for Second Street Reconstruction, $167,457.31 (total contract not to exceed $573,885.14)
• Bill 14016: ordinance to issue taxable industrial revenue bonds for an industrial development project (Clement Management Services, LLC)
• Bill 14020: ordinance authorizing a police services agreement for one school resource officer through June 30 2027

The council approved a Change Order with Kolb Grading LLC for a $2,741,780 Riverpointe Phase IB mass‑grading project and a supplemental agreement with George Butler Associates for $167,457.31 on Second Street reconstruction. It also authorized a $50,000 Missouri Blue Shield grant to purchase fixed LPR cameras. The consent agenda and a motion to excuse absent member Bill Otto were both approved unanimously.

• Motion to excuse Councilmember Bill Otto – passed (unanimous)
• Consent agenda approved – ayes: Galba, Gould, Haberstroh, M. Hollander, S. Hollander, Ratchford, West, Foust; no nays; Otto absent
• Change Order No. 3 with Kolb Grading LLC for Riverpointe Phase IB mass‑grading – approved ($2,741,780)
• Supplemental Agreement No. 3 with George Butler Associates for Second Street Reconstruction – approved ($167,457.31)
• Renewal of Delta Dental dental insurance coverage – approved (up to $107,350)
• Authorization of $50,000 Missouri Blue Shield Grant for fixed LPR cameras – approved
• Renewal of Group Term Life and AD&D insurance with The Standard – approved (up to $52,000)

Street Committee

The Street Committee will review traffic service requests and propose several intersection and parking changes. The body is discussing converting specific intersections to all-way stops and relocating a no-parking restriction.

• Proposed conversion of Indian Hills Drive and Shawnee Drive to an all-way stop
• Proposed conversion of Palisades Drive intersections with Copperfield Court and Summer Glen Lane to all-way stops
• Proposed relocation of no-parking restriction to the north side of Bent Water Place (3241-3269)
• Installation of 5 new wayfinding signs and a center yellow stripe on Hemsath Road
• Installation of 3-foot yellow delineator posts and a new turn lane on Hackmann Road near Francis Howell North High School

C3 & Comprehensive Plan Citizen's Advisory Task Force

The C3 & Comprehensive Plan Citizen’s Advisory Task Force will approve the July 14, 2025 meeting minutes and review the draft 2025 Comprehensive Plan amendment, including updates to the Activity Centers map and the Goals/Action Items. Members will provide final comments for staff to incorporate before the draft is finalized for adoption by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approval of July 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of draft Comprehensive Plan update – Activity Centers map
• Discussion of draft Goals/Action Items for the plan
• Opportunity for task force comments before the November 3 deadline
• Adjournment of the meeting

The C3 & Comprehensive Plan Citizen’s Advisory Task Force met on July 14, 2025. The members approved the minutes from the May 19, 2025 meeting. The group reviewed an update to the activity‑centers concept map and a draft of goals/action items, giving final comments for staff to incorporate. No other actions were voted on.

• Approved May 19, 2025 minutes

Planning and Zoning Commission

The St. Charles Planning and Zoning Commission will approve the September 15 minutes and discuss several land use applications. Items include a preliminary plat to subdivide 42.175 acres at 3601 Huster Road, annexation and zoning changes for parcels on Meadow Lane and at the southeast corner of Muegge Road and S. Old Highway 94, and a conditional use amendment for motor‑vehicle storage at 201 Arco Drive. The commission will also review site plans for 201 Arco Drive and a new mixed‑use development near Arena Parkway, and consider the draft Comprehensive Plan and the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Preliminary Plat to split 42.175‑acre parcel at 3601 Huster Road into two lots (Case SUB-2025-03)
• Annexation and zoning of 0.35 acre at 1020 Meadow Lane from R1E to R‑1E (Case Z-2025-10)
• Conditional Use amendment to expand temporary motor‑vehicle storage on 3.49 acre at 201 Arco Drive (Case CU‑2024-18)
• Site Plan for new multi‑family residential development near Arena Pkwy, zoned PD‑MU (Case SP‑2025‑08)
• Annexation and rezoning of 5.0 acre at Muegge Road & S. Old Highway 94 from R‑3A to PD‑R (Case Z‑2025‑13, tabled to Nov 10)

City of Saint Charles Public Drinking Water Task Force

The St. Charles Public Drinking Water Task Force will approve the June 2025 meeting minutes. It will receive updates on the current extent of contamination plumes and on Operable Unit No. 4 at the Ameren Huster Road Substation. Additional updates will be provided for Operable Units 1‑3 covering the Findett‑Cadmus facilities and an off‑site plume. The meeting will also address any new business.

• Approve June 2025 meeting minutes
• Review current extent of contamination plumes
• Status update for Operable Unit No. 4 (Ameren Huster Road Substation)
• Status update for Operable Units 1‑3 (Findett‑Cadmus Facilities and offsite plume)
• Consider new business

City Council

The St. Charles City Council will hold a work session with presentations on employee benefit structures and costs, the city’s Geographic Information System capabilities, water and sewer rates for 2026‑2030, and the 2026 operating budget. A closed session may be convened for confidential matters such as litigation, real‑estate transactions, personnel issues, sealed bids, and contract negotiations. No formal actions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Eric File (CBIZ) on past, present, and future employee benefit structures and costs
• Presentation on the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS) capabilities and Report‑A‑Concern system update
• Presentation on water and sewer rates for 2026‑2030
• Presentation of the 2026 operating budget
• Closed session topics: legal actions, real‑estate deals, personnel matters, sealed bids, and contract negotiations

City Council

The St. Charles City Council special session will consider four ordinances and one bond authorization. Items include a state transit assistance grant of $36,871.21, agreements to use county transportation sales‑tax funds for North Main Street construction, a senior‑mobility grant, and changes to the itinerant merchant code. A separate ordinance seeks approval for taxable industrial revenue bonds for an industrial development project.

• Ordinance amending sections 640.001 and 640.160 of the Code of Ordinances for itinerant merchants and promoters (Bill 14012, sponsor Mark Hollander)
• Ordinance authorizing a state transit assistance grant of $36,871.21 from the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (Bill 14013, sponsor Michael Galba)
• Ordinance authorizing agreements to use St. Charles County transportation sales‑tax funds for North Main Street construction and transfer of City Hall (Bill 14014, sponsors Michael Galba, Mark Hollander, Bill Otto, Mary West, Justin Foust, Brian Gould, Bart Haberstroh, Steve Hollander)
• Ordinance authorizing an enhanced mobility grant for seniors and individuals with disabilities, up to 80% of costs for three accessible rear‑entry minirans (Bill 14015, sponsor Michael Galba)
• Ordinance authorizing taxable industrial revenue bonds for the Clement Management Services, LLC industrial development project (Bill 14016, sponsor Justin Foust)

At a special meeting on Oct 14, 2025, the St. Charles City Council unanimously approved four ordinances covering itinerant merchant regulations, a $36,871.21 state transit assistance grant, transportation‑sales‑tax funding agreements, and an enhanced mobility grant for seniors and people with disabilities. The council also voted to table a fifth ordinance (Bill 14016) authorizing taxable industrial revenue bonds for an industrial development project until the Oct 21 regular meeting. All votes were recorded as Ayes from every present member with no Nays, and the mayor approved the ordinances on Oct 15, 2025 (Oct 14 for Bill 14014).

• Approved Ordinance 25-076 (itinerant merchants) – Passed Ayes: Galba, Gould, Haberstroh, M. Hollander, Mitchell, Otto, Ratchford, West, Foust; Nays: none
• Approved Ordinance 25-077 (state transit assistance grant of $36,871.21) – Passed Ayes: Galba, Gould, Haberstroh, M. Hollander, Mitchell, Otto, Ratchford, West, Foust; Nays: none
• Approved Ordinance 25-075 (transportation‑sales‑tax funding agreements) – Passed Ayes: Galba, Gould, Haberstroh, M. Hollander, Mitchell, Otto, Ratchford, West, Foust; Nays: none
• Approved Ordinance 25-078 (enhanced mobility grant for seniors/disabled) – Passed Ayes: Galba, Gould, Haberstroh, M. Hollander, Mitchell, Otto, Ratchford, West, Foust; Nays: none
• Motion to excuse absent Councilmember Steve Hollander – Passed unanimously
• Motion to table Bill 14016 (industrial revenue bonds) – Passed Ayes: Galba, Gould, Haberstroh, M. Hollander, Mitchell, Otto, Ratchford, West, Foust; Nays: none
• Motion to adjourn – Passed unanimously

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session. The agenda consists of procedural items and a closed session to discuss legal actions, real estate, personnel, and contract bids.

• Closed session regarding legal actions and litigation
• Closed session regarding real estate leasing, purchase, or sale
• Closed session regarding employee hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting
• Closed session regarding negotiations with employee groups
• Closed session regarding sealed bids and proposals

City Council

The St. Charles City Council will vote on several final‑passage ordinances, including bond authorizations, a state transit assistance grant, county sales‑tax funding for road work, and a senior‑mobility grant. The council will also hear public‑hearing items such as conditional‑use permits for an animal service establishment and liquor‑license approvals. Additionally, the council will approve contracts and easements with specified dollar limits.

• Bill 14013 – ordinance authorizing a state transit assistance grant of $36,871.21
• Bill 14014 – ordinance using county transportation sales‑tax funds for North Main Street construction within the City Centre Complex
• Bill 14015 – ordinance authorizing a senior‑mobility grant covering up to 80% of costs for three accessible minivans
• Contract Amendment No. 1 with Mississippi Lime Company for $250,000 lime purchase (total contract not to exceed $900,000)
• Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with Crawford, Murphy, & Tilly, Inc. for a time extension up to $986,983.56

The council approved the Consent Agenda, two liquor license applications, and three contracts. Council Bill 14011 was withdrawn. The meeting was then adjourned into a closed session and finally adjourned completely.

• Approved Consent Agenda (motion by Mark Hollander, seconded by Vince Ratchford; vote 10-0)
• Approved liquor license for Krunai Patel – Taco Spot, 1801 Zumbehl Road (Ward 6)
• Approved liquor license for Mosam Patel d/b/a Hampton Inn St. Charles, 3720 W. Clay (Ward 6)
• Approved Supplemental Agreement No.2 with Crawford, Murphy, & Tilly, Inc. (up to $986,983.56)
• Approved Contract Amendment No.1 with Mississippi Lime Company for $250,000 (total not to exceed $900,000)
• Approved Contract with Kerber Eck & Braeckel LLP for independent audit services (up to $226,025)
• Withdrawn Council Bill 14011 (motion by Justin Foust, seconded by Vince Ratchford; unanimous vote)
• Adjourned into closed session (vote 10-0) and then adjourned the regular meeting (unanimous vote)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider requests to exceed size limits for a residential garage and height limits for business signs. The board will also approve the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Case BOA-2025-09: Request to increase residential accessory structure size from 1,119 to 1,470 square feet at 546 Madison Street
• Case BOA-2025-10: Request to increase two freestanding monument signs from 8 feet to 14 feet at 225 N. Kingshighway Street (Quik Trip Corporation)
• Case BOA-2025-08: Request for side yard setback decrease at 808 S 6th Street (withdrawn)
• Approval of the 2026 Meeting Schedule

Special Business District Board

The Special Business District Board will meet to discuss the current operating budget and funding requests. The agenda includes reports from the police and communications departments and a discussion on Main Street maintenance and the Main Street Colonnade.

• Current Operating Budget
• Funding Requests
• Main Street Maintenance Items
• Main Street Colonnade
• Police Report for Main Street

Landmarks Board

The St. Charles Landmarks Board will review multiple applications for exterior modifications to homes and businesses within historic preservation districts. The board is deciding on permits for window replacements, signage, and structural additions.

• Case No. EC-2025-047: New L-shaped rear deck at 807 North 6th Street
• Case No. EC-2025-051: Maintenance repairs and painting at 302 Jefferson Street
• Case No. EC-2025-052: Replacement of seven windows at 524 South 6th Street
• Sign Permit No. 2025-4348: Projecting sign for Serendipity Gifts at 700 South Main Street
• Case No. EC-2025-035: Second-floor dormer construction at 1114 Lindenwood Avenue

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session consisting of a roll call and a closed session. The closed session covers legal actions, real estate, personnel matters, employee negotiations, and sealed bids.

• Closed session regarding legal actions and litigation
• Closed session regarding real estate leasing, purchase, or sale
• Closed session regarding employee hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting
• Closed session regarding negotiations with employee groups
• Closed session regarding sealed bids and proposals

City Council

The St. Charles City Council will vote on an ordinance setting the 2025 property tax rates for the General Revenue, Public Park and Bond Redemption funds. The meeting also includes a rezoning proposal for a 12,600‑sq‑ft tract at 975 Lindenwood Avenue and approval of a contract with Excel Signs & Service LLC for historic signs and an electronic message board up to $111,535. Additional items are proclamations for ovarian cancer awareness month and DAR Constitution Week, and an ordinance to authorize industrial revenue bonds for a city industrial development project.

• Bill 14006 – Ordinance fixing 2025 tax rates: $0.4148 (General), $0.1788 (Park), $0.1613 (Bond) per $100 assessed value
• Bill 14007 – Rezoning 975 Lindenwood Avenue from R‑1E single‑family to R‑2 two‑family district (≈12,600 sq ft)
• Contract with Excel Signs & Service LLC for two historic district signs and one electronic message board, not to exceed $111,535
• Proclamations declaring September 2025 Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and September 17‑23 DAR Constitution Week
• Bill 14011 – Ordinance authorizing taxable industrial revenue bonds for an industrial development project

The council passed the 2025 general revenue tax ordinance, a rezoning of 975 Lindenwood Avenue, and an amendment to the municipal judge code. The consent agenda and several procedural motions were also approved.

• Approved Ordinance fixing 2025 tax rates (Bill 14006) – Ayes: Haberstroh, M. Hollander, S. Hollander, Otto, Ratchford, West, Foust, Galba, Gould; Nays: none; Absent: Mitchell
• Approved rezoning of 975 Lindenwood Avenue to single‑family residential (Bill 14007) – Ayes: Haberstroh, M. Hollander, S. Hollander, Otto, Ratchford, West, Foust, Galba, Gould; Nays: none; Absent: Mitchell
• Approved amendment to municipal judge duties (Bill 14010) – Ayes: Haberstroh, M. Hollander, S. Hollander, Otto, Ratchford, West, Foust, Galba, Gould; Nays: none; Absent: Mitchell
• Approved contract with Excel Signs & Service LLC for up to $111,535 for historic signs and an electronic message board
• Approved Consent Agenda – Ayes: Gould, Haberstroh, M. Hollander, S. Hollander, Otto, Ratchford, West, Foust, Galba; Nays: none; Absent: Mitchell
• Motion to excuse absent Councilmember Denise Mitchell passed unanimously
• Motion to adjourn part of the meeting to closed session passed unanimously
• Motion to adjourn the regular council meeting passed unanimously

Street Committee

The Street Committee will review traffic service requests and the 2025 annual street maintenance schedule. Members will also discuss potential one-way traffic designations for Riverside Drive and Adams Street.

• 2025 asphalt maintenance including curb and gutter replacement starting week of 9/22
• Discussion on making Riverside Drive one-way
• Discussion on making Adams Street one-way
• Construction update on Clark St Storm Sewer and N. 2nd St (City Hall Construction)
• S. 2nd St Reconstruction notice to proceed on October 1, 2025

Planning and Zoning Commission

The St. Charles Planning and Zoning Commission will consider two Conditional Use Permit applications—one for an animal service establishment offering feline‑only boarding and grooming at 1023 First Capitol Drive, and another for liquor sales at an existing restaurant at 1801 Zumbehl Road. A rezoning request for 800 First Capitol Drive to allow a single‑family dwelling has been withdrawn by the applicant. The commission will also approve the minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting.

• Conditional Use Permit (CU‑2025‑20) for an Animal Service Establishment (feline boarding/grooming) at 1023 First Capitol Drive, C‑2 General Business District, Ward 2
• Conditional Use Permit (CU‑2025‑21) for Liquor Sales at an existing restaurant at 1801 Zumbehl Road, C‑2 General Business District, Ward 6
• Rezoning application (Z‑2025‑09) to change 800 First Capitol Drive from C‑2/EHP to CBD/EHP for a single‑family dwelling; withdrawn by applicant
• Approval of the minutes from the August 11, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting
• Public hearing scheduled for the above items during the September 15, 2025 meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Fire Department's Master Plan, including organizational restructuring and infrastructure investments. Additionally, the Saint Charles County Ambulance District will present a two-phase plan to transition patient transport services from the city's fire department.

• Presentation of Fire Department Master Plan by Deputy Chief Joe Gragnani
• Presentation by Saint Charles County Ambulance District on patient transport transition
• Update on the Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) Department
• Closed session regarding legal actions, real estate, and personnel records

Special Events and Promotions Task Force

The Special Events and Promotions Task Force will review the final Hot Summer Nights concert and the upcoming Saint Charles Fair. Members will also recap the Real Champions Fight Night event and discuss locations for next year's concerts.

• Hot Summer Nights final concert on September 13
• Saint Charles Fair update for September 21
• Real Champions Fight Night recap regarding sound and event flow
• Discussion on locations for next year's Hot Summer Nights

City Council

The St. Charles City Council approved the appointment of Keith Whittemore to fill an unexpired term on the Board of Adjustment. The council also approved the Consent Agenda and voted to adjourn the regular meeting. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved appointment of Keith Whittemore to Board of Adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn regular council meeting passed (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss a resolution that would stop the city from accepting applications or permits for the establishment or expansion of data centers for one year. This pause is intended to allow staff to study the effects of data centers and consider changes to the Zoning Code.

• Proposed one-year moratorium on data center building permits, site plan reviews, variances, and occupancy permits

The St. Charles City Council adopted Resolution Rjl5‑014, imposing a one‑year moratorium on accepting any applications for the establishment or expansion of data centers. The resolution passed unanimously with all council members voting “Aye” and no “Nay” votes recorded. Afterward, the council voted to adjourn the special meeting.

• Approved one‑year moratorium on data center applications (unanimous)
• Resolution designated as Rjl5‑014
• Motion to adjourn the special meeting passed (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will vote on several ordinances including the sale of surplus property and right-of-way acquisitions for road and pedestrian projects. The body will also consider a budget amendment for fiscal year 2025.

• Sale of 3.53 acres in Riverpointe Block 100 #2 to Anissa and Anand Patel for $4,100,000.00
• Contract amendment with Alobars, Incorporated for $75,875.00 (total not to exceed $101,327.00)
• Right-of-way and easement acquisitions for Fox Hill Road Rehabilitation Project
• Right-of-way and easement acquisitions for Frenchtown Pedestrian Accessibility Project
• Budget Amendment #9 for fiscal year 2025 revenue, expenditure, and fund balance accounts

The City Council heard extensive public comment on the proposed data center and a possible reorganization of the Convention and Visitors Bureau. Mayor Dan Borgrneyer noted he had voted to advance the diesel component of the data center application at the July 14, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Councilmember Justin Foust announced that the data‑center applicant withdrew its application, so no council vote occurred.

Street Committee

The Street Committee will review current traffic calming policies and discuss the installation of temporary speed humps on Madison Street and Old Friedens Road. The body will also receive status updates on 2025 street maintenance projects and traffic service requests.

• Pavement Maintenance Project contract awarded to Ford Asphalt Co. for $1,000,000
• Concrete Joint Crack Seal contract awarded to Sweetens Sealing Services for $105,000
• Sidewalk Mudjacking contract awarded to Lift Rite, Inc. for $22,750
• Proposed temporary speed humps on Madison Street (Ward 2) and Old Friedens Road (Ward 3)
• Discussion on revising the Traffic Calming Policy, including the 10-household petition requirement

City Council

The St. Charles City Council approved three liquor license applications and two conditional‑use permits, and adopted Bill 14000 authorizing a license agreement with Greater Midwest Sports Marketing for weekend use of the Wapelhorst Ball Field Complex from 2026‑2030. The council also announced public open‑house meetings for the Cumulus Project and North Second Street improvements. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved liquor license for Darshan Patel d/b/a United Express St. Charles (Case LL-2025-10)
• Approved liquor license for Jason Taylor d/b/a Grounded and Free, LLC (Case LL-2025-12)
• Approved conditional‑use permit for coffee shop liquor sales (Case CU-2025-14)
• Approved conditional‑use permit for ice‑cream shop liquor sales (Case CU-2025-15)
• Adopted Bill 14000 authorizing license agreement with Greater Midwest Sports Marketing for Wapelhorst Ball Field (2026‑2030)
• Announced public open‑house meeting on Cumulus Project for Aug 14, 2025
• Announced public open‑house meeting on North Second Street Improvements for Aug 13, 2025

City Council

The council adopted several land-use ordinances, including a record plat for the Foothaint Commerce Center, annexations at 5 Hardwood Drive and near 424 Blanche Drive, and rezoning of those parcels to single-family residential districts. Additional measures approved a MODOT work‑zone reimbursement program, a commercial lease with Naked Spirits, LLC, and acceptance of public improvements at the Enclave at Foxborough. A motion to reschedule the September 16 council meeting was rejected. All approvals were passed with unanimous aye votes and no nay votes, with Councilmember Brian Gould absent.

• Approved record plat for Foothaint Commerce Center (Ordinance 25-058) – Aye: all members, Nay: none
• Approved annexation of ~0.5 acre at 5 Hardwood Drive (Ordinance 25-059) – Aye: all members, Nay: none
• Approved rezoning of 5 Hardwood Drive parcel to R‑IE single‑family residential (Ordinance 25-060) – Aye: all members, Nay: none
• Approved annexation of ~15,713 sq ft near 424 Blanche Drive (Ordinance 25-061) – Aye: all members, Nay: none
• Approved rezoning of the same parcel to R‑ID single‑family residential (Ordinance 25-062) – Aye: all members, Nay: none
• Approved MODOT work‑zone expense reimbursement increase of $2,500 (Ordinance 25-063) – Aye: all members, Nay: none
• Approved commercial lease with Naked Spirits, LLC for 116 N Second St (Ordinance 25-064) – Aye: all members, Nay: none; one abstention (S. Hollander) on separate vote
• Motion to reschedule September 16 council meeting to September 23 failed – Aye: 4, Nay: 5, Absent: Gould

C3 & Comprehensive Plan Citizen's Advisory Task Force

The C3 & Comprehensive Plan Citizen’s Advisory Task Force met on May 19, 2025. The members approved the minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting. The group discussed the second set of Comprehensive Plan goals and the City Centre Complex project, but no further actions were taken.

• Approved April 14, 2025 minutes

City Council

The council approved a motion to adjourn into a closed session, with all members present voting aye. A second motion to adjourn the open portion of the work session also passed.

• Adjourned closed session (aye: Galba, Gould, Haberstroh, M. Hollander, S. Hollander, Mitchell, Otto, Ratchford, West; nay: none)
• Adjourned open portion of the work session (motion passed)

City Council

The St. Charles City Council accepted the 2024 Audit Report and ACFR. It adopted the 2025‑2030 St. Louis Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan and a property‑tax abatement resolution. The council passed an annexation ordinance adding 144.25 acres and a rezoning ordinance for the same area. It also confirmed multiple board, commission and council‑committee appointments.

• Accepted 2024 Audit Report and ACFR (unanimous aye)
• Adopted 2025‑2030 St. Louis Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous aye)
• Approved property‑tax abatement for Clement Management Services (aye: 9, nay: 1)
• Passed annexation ordinance for 144.25 acres on Ehmann and Hayford Roads (unanimous aye)
• Passed rezoning ordinance for the same 144.25‑acre area (unanimous aye)
• Approved appointments to Planning & Zoning Commission, Convention & Visitors Commission, and community improvement districts (unanimous aye)
• Approved the consent agenda (unanimous aye)
• Approved council‑committee appointments and liaison assignments (unanimous aye)

City Council

The council passed an ordinance authorizing taxable industrial revenue bonds for the South Pointe Development Project (Bill 13982). It also approved a budget amendment for FY 2025 (Bill 13985), a cooperative agreement for a K‑9 unit (Bill 13984), and a contract with L. Keeley Construction for storm‑water improvements. Mayor Borgrneyer withdrew his appointment of Joshua Kortney Allen to the Parks and Recreation Board.

• Approved Bill 13982 authorizing industrial revenue bonds for South Pointe Development (vote 10‑0)
• Approved Bill 13985 budget amendment for FY 2025 (vote 10‑0)
• Approved Bill 13984 cooperative agreement for K‑9 unit, up to $2,000 (vote 10‑0)
• Approved contract with L. Keeley Construction Group for Edinburgh Storm Water Improvements Project, not to exceed $297,650
• Approved Consent Agenda (all council members voted aye)
• Mayor Borgrneyer withdrew appointment of Joshua Kortney Allen to Parks and Recreation Board
• Approved motion to receive Announcement of Council Line of Succession (vote 10‑0)
• Approved Bill 13984 (Ordinance 25‑050) authorizing the K‑9 cooperative agreement (vote 10‑0)

City Council

The St. Charles City Council approved four board appointments, adopted the consent agenda (including numerous contracts and reports), and passed a resolution designating the first Friday in June as National GLIN Violence Awareness Day. All motions passed with unanimous aye votes and no nay votes.

• Approved appointment of Scott Smith to Board of Appeals (term until May 2028) – unanimous aye
• Approved appointments of David Schreiber, Anthony Weeden and Larry Dobrosky to Plaza at Noah's Ark CID Board of Directors (terms until May 2029) – unanimous aye
• Approved Consent Agenda, encompassing minutes, reports and contract approvals – unanimous aye
• Approved contract with Coe Equipmant Inc. for a hydro‑excavator purchase (up to $481,227.99) – part of consent agenda
• Approved contract with Joe Goddard Enterprises, LLC to replace three storm‑warning sirens (up to $121,550.71) – part of consent agenda
• Approved contract with Kolb Grading, LLC for Clark Street storm improvements (up to $5,468,100.83) – part of consent agenda
• Approved contract with Gershenson Construction Company lnc. for Second Street Reconstruction (up to $3,086,549.90) – part of consent agenda
• Passed resolution designating the first Friday in June as National GLIN Violence Awareness Day – unanimous aye

City Council

The City Council certified the April 8, 2025 municipal election results and excused two absent members. It recessed the meeting, approved the public‑comment motion, and adopted the consent agenda. The council also passed a resolution supporting the Missouri Blue Shield Community application and authorized an intergovernmental memorandum to provide tactical emergency medical support to the St. Charles County Regional SWAT Team.

• Excused absence of Councilmembers Bill Otto and Mary West – motion passed unanimously (all in favor)
• Certified April 8, 2025 General Municipal Election results – motion passed unanimously (no nay votes, Otto and West absent)
• Recessed the meeting – motion passed unanimously (all in favor)
• Approved public‑comment motion – motion passed unanimously (all in favor)
• Approved Consent Agenda – motion passed unanimously (all in favor)
• Adopted Resolution R25-010 supporting Missouri Blue Shield Community application – passed unanimously (no nay votes, Otto and West absent)
• Authorized intergovernmental memorandum for tactical EMS support to St. Charles County Regional SWAT Team – passed unanimously (no nay votes)

City Council

The St. Charles City Council approved the consent agenda and several contracts for city services. It adopted multiple ordinances, including a $2.304 million road and sidewalk improvement on First Capitol Drive and a $3.2 million project on North Second Street, and passed the FY 2025 budget amendment. Additional actions included zoning and annexation approvals and a resolution supporting the federal tax‑exempt status of municipal bonds.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous aye vote)
• Approved contract with BLCS, LLC for citywide mowing services up to $122,000
• Approved Ordinance 25-027 authorizing $2,304,000 road/sidewalk improvements on First Capitol Drive (9 aye, 1 nay)
• Approved Ordinance 25-028 authorizing $3,200,000 road/sidewalk improvements on North Second Street (9 aye, 1 nay)
• Approved Budget Amendment #4 (Ordinance 25-029) for FY 2025 (unanimous aye vote)
• Approved Ordinance 25-032 amending the planned development district for 0.77 acre at 1119‑1127 S. Main St (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 25-035 annexing 0.4 acre at 23 Tanglewood Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution RZ5-009 supporting federal tax exemption of municipal bonds (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved several contracts, including an ESRI licensing contract for $384,860.00, a design contract for the Friedens and Fairgrounds Signalization project, and a rehabilitation contract for Muegge Road intersections. The Council also confirmed appointments to the Frenchtown Special Business District Advisory Board, the Senior Citizen Advisor Commission, and reappointed three members to the Charlestowne Crossing Villas CID board. The consent agenda, which bundled these items, was also approved.

• Approved contract with HR Green, Inc. for Friedens and Fairgrounds Signalization design (up to $ 1s9,822.8s) – unanimous
• Approved contract with CDC Engineers Architects Planners, Inc. for Muegge Road Intersections Rehabilitation (up to $132,327.69) – unanimous
• Approved ESRI Small Government Term Enterprise License for 36 months (up to $384,860.00) – unanimous
• Approved Dierbergs Market project at 370 Regional Commercial Use Overlay – unanimous
• Appointed Julius "Keith" Lutz to Frenchtown Special Business District Advisory Board – unanimous
• Appointed Bridget Alderson to Senior Citizen Advisor Commission – unanimous
• Reappointed Bev Creason, Shawn Luesse, and Jack Hanf to Charlestowne Crossing Villas CID board – unanimous
• Approved the Consent Agenda, including minutes, reports, and contracts – unanimous