St. Louis, Missouri

Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee

The Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee will discuss and take public comment on Board Bill 49AAIC, which would add comprehensive zoning regulations for data centers to the city's zoning code. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission on June 10, 2026. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Board Bill 49AAIC: Amends Zoning Code to add Section 26.77 creating comprehensive zoning regulations for Data Centers; introduced by Alderwoman Anne Schweitzer

Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee

The committee will discuss and take public comment on a board bill directing the Director of Streets to install speed humps to calm traffic on specific blocks in the Fourteenth Ward, pursuant to prior ordinances.

• Board bill to install speed humps for traffic calming on certain blocks in the Fourteenth Ward

Health & Human Development Committee

The Health & Human Development Committee will hold a discussion and take public comment on three Mayoral appointments to the Forestry Park Advisory Board. No board bills or resolutions are scheduled for review.

• Discussion of Mayoral appointments to the Forestry Park Advisory Board: Vin Zo, Maria Kveton, and Barry Rosenberg

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen is deciding on the appropriation of $255 million from Rams Settlement Funds for North St. Louis rebuilding, citywide infrastructure, and Downtown revitalization. The body is also reviewing transit sales tax appropriations and updated mobile food vendor regulations.

• B.B. #22AAFL: Appropriation of $255,000,000.00 in Rams Settlement Funds
• B.B. #52 & #53: Two separate appropriations of $13,529,900 each to the Bi-State Development Agency
• B.B. #43AAIC: Reappropriation of $3,067,086.60 for water infrastructure and food assistance
• B.B. #50CSAAIC: Updated regulations for licensing and operation of mobile food vendors
• B.B. #55: Proposed prohibition of tax incentives for data centers

Legislation & Rules Committee

The Legislation & Rules Committee will review Board Bill 36, which proposes a Charter amendment to make the City Counselor a mayoral appointment subject to Board approval. The committee will also discuss mayoral appointments to the Library Board and the engrossment of two other bills.

• Board Bill 36: Proposed Charter amendment regarding City Counselor nomination and removal
• Mayoral appointments to the Library Board: Sharon Shahid, Kathy Surratt-States, and Gregory Glore
• Engrossment of Board Bill 33 as amended
• Engrossment of Board Bill 43 as amended

Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee

The St. Louis Board of Aldermen Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee will review Board Bill 49AAIC. The ordinance amends the Zoning Code to add section 26.77, establishing comprehensive regulations for Data Centers. The Planning Commission approved the measure on June 10, 2026.

• Board Bill 49AAIC: Ordinance to add section 26.77 for Data Center zoning regulations
• Planning Commission approval on June 10, 2026
• Alderwoman Anne Schweitzer introduced the ordinance

Budget & Public Employees Committee

The committee will review Board Bill Number 32 regarding a subaward from the Bloomberg Philanthropies’ American Sustainable Cities initiative. The bill authorizes the Office of the President of the Board of Aldermen to accept funds for the Youth Climate Action Fund to support city sustainability goals.

• Board Bill Number 32: Subaward from Bloomberg Philanthropies’ American Sustainable Cities initiative
• Appropriation of grant funds to the Office of the President of the Board of Aldermen

Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee

The Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee will discuss and take public comment on three board bills. These include creating zoning regulations for data centers, updating mobile food vendor regulations, and prohibiting tax incentives for data centers. No resolutions or committee discussions are scheduled.

• Board Bill 49: Amends zoning code to create comprehensive regulations for data centers, with an emergency clause.
• Board Bill 50: Repeals existing mobile food vendor ordinance and establishes updated licensing and vending location rules under Streets Department oversight.
• Board Bill 55: Amends Chapter 3.160 to prohibit award of tax incentives to data centers, with an emergency clause.

Legislation & Rules Committee

The committee will meet to discuss and take public comment on one item. The primary action is the engrossment of Board Bill Number 22 as amended in committee.

• Engrossment of Board Bill Number 22 (as amended)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will consider and vote on several ordinances, including final passage of the FY2027 city budget totaling $1,414,518,852 and a water meter installation mandate. A first-reading bill would ban tax incentives for data centers, and the board will act on transit sales tax appropriations and mayoral appointments to city boards.

• Final passage of B.B. #1AAIC: FY2027 city budget of $1,414,518,852
• Final passage of B.B. #28AAFL: requiring water meters on certain service connections
• First reading of B.B. #55: prohibiting tax incentives for data centers
• Do-pass recommendation for B.B. #52 and #53: appropriating $13,529,900 each for transit sales tax
• Do-pass recommendation for B.B. #43AAIC: reappropriating $3,067,086.60 for water infrastructure and food assistance

The Board unanimously approved Mayor Spencer's appointments to the Library Board and reappointments to the Forest Park Advisory Board. The Board also approved funding for the City Public Transit Sales Tax Trust Fund to support Bi-State Development Agency operations.

• Approved Mayor's Library Board appointments (unanimous)
• Approved Mayor's Forest Park Advisory Board reappointments (unanimous)
• Sent Mayor's Forest Park appointments to Health and Human Development Committee (unanimous)
• Approved $13.5M transit sales tax funding for Bi-State Development Agency (unanimous)
• Approved speed humps on 4300 block of West Pine Boulevard (unanimous)
• Approved speed humps on 5000, 5100, and 5200 blocks of Ridge Ave (unanimous)
• Approved speed humps on blocks in the 6th Ward (unanimous)
• Approved First Amendment Lease Agreement with United Fruit and Produce Company (unanimous)

Personnel & Administration Committee

The Personnel & Administration Committee will hold a discussion and public comment on training opportunities for staff in FY2027 and performance review platforms. No board bills or resolutions are scheduled for review at this meeting.

• Discussion of training opportunities for staff in FY2027
• Discussion of performance review platforms
• Meeting will take public comment on both discussion items

Transportation & Commerce Committee

The Transportation & Commerce Committee will discuss and take public comment on four board bills: a lease amendment for 5 Clinton Street, airport revenue bonds (amount left blank), and two ordinances appropriating a total of $27,059,800 from transit sales tax trust funds to the Bi-State Development Agency for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

• Board Bill 46: Lease amendment with United Fruit and Produce Company at 5 Clinton Street for 5 years, starting at $1,192.50/year with 3% annual increases and three mutual 5-year extension options.
• Board Bill 51: Airport Revenue Bonds not to exceed $________ million to refund airport indebtedness and finance airport facility improvements.
• Board Bill 52: Appropriation of $13,529,900 from the City Public Transit Sales Tax Trust Fund Account ONE to Bi-State Development Agency for FY 2026-2027.
• Board Bill 53: Appropriation of $13,529,900 from the City Public Transit Sales Tax Trust Fund Account TWO to Bi-State Development Agency for FY 2026-2027.

Health & Human Development Committee

The committee will discuss the Mayoral appointment of Dr. Karl Wilson to the Senior Citizens' Service Fund Board. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Recreation Department.

• Mayoral appointment of Dr. Karl Wilson to the Senior Citizens' Service Fund Board
• Presentation from Rec.

Board of Aldermen

The Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee will discuss three board bills. These include requests for traffic calming measures and the conditional vacation of rights for a portion of Marion Street.

• Board Bill 34: Installation of speed humps on various blocks in the sixth ward
• Board Bill 42: Conditional vacation of rights for Marion Street from 10th Street eastwardly to I-44
• Board Bill 45: Installation of speed humps on the 5000, 5100, and 5200 blocks of Ridge

Budget & Public Employees Committee

Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee

The Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee will review four Board Bills, including an ordinance to define Community Development Corporations for funding eligibility and a plan to renovate 21 buildings in the Tiffany Neighborhood for 60 affordable units.

• Ordinance to define Community Development Corporations for funding eligibility
• Approval of Tiffany Scattered Sites II Redevelopment Plan ($15.4 million)
• Ordinance establishing mandatory environmental monitoring for data centers
• Zoning code amendment to add comprehensive regulations for Data Centers

Legislation & Rules Committee

The Legislation & Rules Committee will meet to approve minutes from May 28 and discuss engrossing four board bills that have been amended. No new bills or resolutions are scheduled for review. Engrossing is a procedural step before final passage by the full Board of Aldermen.

• Approval of minutes from Thursday, May 28, 2026, committee meeting
• Discussion of engrossing Board Bill 1 As Amended in Committee
• Discussion of engrossing Board Bill 10 As Amended on the Floor
• Discussion of engrossing Board Bill 22 As Amended on the Floor
• Discussion of engrossing Board Bill 28 As Amended on the Floor

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen is meeting to consider a budget ordinance for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. The ordinance appropriates $1,414,518,852 from revenue and special funds for city expenses, including debt service and tax rate establishment. It received a "Do Pass" recommendation from the Budget Committee and contains an emergency clause.

• Ordinance appropriating $1,414,518,852 for FY2027 (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027)
• Includes establishment of city tax rates and payment of bonded indebtedness
• Contains an emergency clause for immediate effect

The Board of Aldermen voted to perfect Board Bill #1AAIC, which establishes city tax rates and appropriates $1,414,518,852 for city government expenses and bonded indebtedness for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. The bill was moved to the perfection calendar and then approved for perfection.

• Approved motion to move B.B. #1AAIC to the Perfection Calendar (14-0)
• Perfected B.B. #1AAIC appropriating $1,414,518,852 for FY 2026-2027 (10-5)

Budget & Public Employees Committee

The Budget & Public Employees Committee will discuss Board Bill Number 1. This bill proposes appropriations for city government operations, tax rates, and various trust funds for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2026.

• Board Bill Number 1: Appropriation of $1,414,518,852 for city government, Water Division, and various trust funds

Personnel & Administration Committee

Board of Aldermen

The St. Louis Board of Aldermen will consider a $255 million appropriation for North St. Louis tornado recovery and vote on water rate adjustments. The agenda also includes ordinances for employee salaries, speed humps, and a new data center zoning code.

• Appropriates $255,000,000 for North St. Louis tornado recovery
• Votes on water rate increases and meter installation
• First reading of ordinance for data center zoning regulations
• Honors community members Sion Lightfoot and Christian Jackson
• Authorizes honorary street name Sister Felicetta Cola Avenue

The Board approved the minutes from the June 12, 2026 meeting. Several board bills were introduced for first reading and referred to committees, and others were moved to the regular perfection calendar.

• Approved minutes of the June 12, 2026 meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved suspension of rules to introduce Board Bills #51, #52, #53, and #54 (15-0)

Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee

The Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee will discuss and take public comment on a board bill directing the Director of Streets to install speed humps on the 4300 block of West Pine Boulevard to calm traffic. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and other procedural items.

• Board Bill 33: Directs installation of speed humps on the 4300 block of West Pine Boulevard for traffic calming.

Budget & Public Employees Committee

Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee

The Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss two board bills and take public comment. The main item is a $2,520,436.86 reappropriation for water infrastructure replacement and repair. Also up for discussion is the sale of a city-owned vacant lot at 4052 Camellia Avenue for $200.

• Board Bill 43: reappropriating $2,520,436.86 for water infrastructure replacement and repair
• Board Bill 44: sale of city-owned property at 4052 Camellia Avenue for $200 to Willie Jarman as a side lot

General

The Board is reviewing several legislative items, including a $230 million appropriation from Rams settlement funds to rebuild North St. Louis and support infrastructure. Other discussions involve traffic calming on Warne Avenue and East Prairie Avenue, water rate adjustments, and various employee compensation updates.

• $230,000,000.00 appropriation of Rams Settlement Funds for North St. Louis and citywide infrastructure
• $2,520,436.86 reappropriation for water infrastructure replacement and repair
• Traffic calming ordinances for the 4400 and 4500 blocks of Warne Avenue
• Traffic calming ordinances for East Prairie Avenue near Natural Bridge Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Drive
• $21,037,966.00 appropriation for Treasurer's Office Parking Division operating and capital expenses

The Board of Aldermen approved the Mayor's appointment of Jess Watson to the Grove Community Improvement District. The Board also approved the meeting minutes from June 5, 2026, and voted to move Board Bill 37 to the Regular Perfection Calendar.

• Approved minutes from June 5, 2026 meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved appointment of Jess Watson to the Grove Community Improvement District (voice vote)
• Approved suspending rules to introduce Board Bill 44 to First Reading (13-0)
• Approved suspending rules to move Board Bill 37 to Regular Perfection Calendar (15-0)

Personnel & Administration Committee

Public Safety Committee

The St. Louis Public Safety Committee will discuss the mayoral appointment of Dr. Mark Mullen to the Detention Facility Oversight Board and take public comment. No board bills or resolutions are scheduled for review. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Discussion of Mayoral appointment of Dr. Mark Mullen to the Detention Facility Oversight Board

Personnel & Administration Committee

The Personnel & Administration Committee will discuss revisions to the Employee Handbook. No board bills or resolutions are scheduled. The meeting may be closed for discussion of personnel matters under state law.

• Discussion of Employee Handbook (no public comment taken)
• Meeting may be closed under §610.021(3) for personnel discussions

Budget & Public Employees Committee

The Budget & Public Employees Committee will discuss and take public comment on two board bills: a $1,415,226,708 appropriation for the city's FY2026-2027 budget covering multiple funds, and a bill adjusting salaries and appointments in the Collector of Revenue's Office. No resolutions or committee discussions are scheduled.

• Board Bill 1AAIC: Appropriates $1,415,226,708 for city government, water, airport, affordable housing, police, pensions, and other funds for FY2026-2027
• Board Bill 8: Repeals Ordinance 71966 to adjust salary appointments and grades in the Collector of Revenue's Office
• Approval of minutes from May 27 and June 3, 2026 committee meetings

Health & Human Development Committee

Personnel & Administration Committee

The Personnel & Administration Committee will discuss and take public comment on Board Bill #37, which authorizes a one-time supplemental payment for employees of the Board of Aldermen. No resolutions are scheduled for review. The bill is effective upon mayoral approval.

• B.B. #37 - Aldridge/Pres. Green/Devoti/Boyd/Cohn: Ordinance authorizing a one-time supplemental payment for Board of Aldermen employees; effective upon mayoral approval.

Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee

The Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee will discuss and take public comment on Board Bill 22, which appropriates $230 million from Rams Settlement Funds. The funds are designated for rebuilding North St. Louis after the May 16th tornado and decades of disinvestment, supporting infrastructure citywide, and revitalizing Downtown. The bill includes an emergency clause.

• Board Bill 22: $230,000,000 appropriation from Rams Settlement Funds for North St. Louis tornado recovery, citywide infrastructure, and Downtown revitalization
• Funds to be deposited into various new special funds as described in the ordinance
• Bill contains a severability clause and an emergency clause
• Approval of minutes from June 2 and June 3 committee meetings (procedural)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will consider second-reading committee recommendations on a water rate increase (B.B. #25AA) and a mandatory water meter installation ordinance (B.B. #28), and will hold final passage on a classified service employee compensation plan (B.B. #12). Other agenda items include first reading of speed hump installations, a $21 million parking division budget, and extension of the Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Program.

• B.B. #25AA: Water rate increase, amending multiple city code sections
• B.B. #28: Mandatory water meter installation on new and certain existing service connections
• B.B. #31: Parking Division budget of $21,037,966, including $1,475,768 for capital improvements
• B.B. #19: Extend Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Program to December 31, 2026
• B.B. #21: Lease with Material Sales Company for land/mooring between MacArthur Bridge and Poplar Street Bridge at $17,812.72 first year

The Board of Aldermen voted 11-1 (with one present) to suspend rules and introduce two new board bills: BB36, a charter amendment to change City Counselor appointment and removal procedures, and BB37, authorizing a one-time supplemental payment for Board employees. Several other bills received first readings or were reported from committees with do-pass recommendations, but no final passage occurred.

• Suspended rules to introduce charter amendment on City Counselor appointment/removal (BB36) and employee supplemental pay (BB37) (11-1)
• Approved courtesy resolutions honoring retirees (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 29, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Received committee do-pass reports on disaster relief funding (BB29), Sheriff's Office salaries (BB10), Election Board salaries (BB15), Medical Examiner employee plan (BB16), Treasurer's Office salaries (BB26AAICC), Parking Division budget (BB31), honorary street naming (BB18), speed humps in 5th ward (BB23), and water rate changes (BB25AAIC)

Transportation & Commerce Committee

The Transportation & Commerce Committee will discuss and take public comment on Resolution 33, which recommends the Port Authority participate in an industrial revenue bond transaction providing 10 years of 80% personal property tax abatement for a project. No other bills or discussions are scheduled.

• Resolution 33: recommend Port Authority provide 10-year, 80% personal property tax abatement via industrial revenue bond

Personnel & Administration Committee

Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee

The Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee will discuss and take public comment on Board Bill Number 22, which would appropriate $230 million from Rams Settlement Funds. The funds are designated for rebuilding North St. Louis after the May 16th tornado and decades of disinvestment, supporting citywide infrastructure, and revitalizing Downtown. The bill includes an emergency clause.

• Board Bill 22: $230,000,000 appropriation from Rams Settlement Funds for North St. Louis tornado recovery, citywide infrastructure, and Downtown revitalization (emergency clause included)

Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee

The Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee will discuss ordinances regarding water rates and the mandatory installation of water meters on certain service connections. The body will also consider traffic calming measures and an honorary street naming.

• Board Bill 25: Proposed increase in certain water rates
• Board Bill 28: Requirement for water meters on certain service connections
• Board Bill 23: Installation of speed humps on various blocks in the 5th ward
• Board Bill 18: Honorary naming of Sister Felicetta Cola Avenue on Wilson Avenue

Budget & Public Employees Committee

The Budget & Public Employees Committee will discuss and take public comment on several board bills, including salary adjustments for the Sheriff's Office, Election Board, Medical Examiner's Office, and Treasurer's Office, as well as a $21M appropriation for the Parking Division and funding for Fire EMS emergency medical transportation. The committee will also approve minutes from the May 4 and May 14–20, 2026 meetings.

• Board Bill 31: $21,037,966 appropriation for Parking Division operating and capital expenses, including $1,475,768 for capital improvements
• Board Bill 10: salary adjustments for Sheriff's Office employees
• Board Bill 15: salary adjustments for St. Louis Board of Election Commissioners employees
• Board Bill 16: compensation plan and benefits for Medical Examiner's Office employees
• Board Bill 24: funding for Fire EMS emergency medical transportation

Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee

The Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee will discuss and take public comment on Board Bill 29, which authorizes the city to accept disaster relief funding from the Missouri Department of Public Safety and the Missouri Housing Development Commission, appropriate those funds, and authorize contracts for expenditure. The bill includes an emergency clause.

• Board Bill 29: Ordinance to accept and appropriate disaster relief funds from the Missouri Department of Public Safety and Missouri Housing Development Commission, with an emergency clause.

Transportation & Commerce Committee

The Transportation & Commerce Committee will discuss and take public comment on Resolution 33, which recommends the Port Authority participate in an industrial revenue bond transaction providing 10 years of 80% personal property tax abatement for a project. No other board bills or committee discussions are scheduled.

• Resolution 33 - recommends Port Authority grant 10-year 80% personal property tax abatement via industrial revenue bond transaction for a company's project

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will hold first readings for several bills, including a requirement for water meters on new service connections and certain existing ones, and a $21 million parking division budget. Committee recommendations include a do-pass for a lease agreement for land near the MacArthur Bridge and extending the minority-owned business program. The board will also consider final passage of a bill directing speed humps on the 5100 block of Vernon Avenue.

• First reading of B.B. #28 requiring water meters on new and certain existing service connections with enforcement authority
• First reading of B.B. #31 appropriating $21,037,966 for the Parking Division, including $1,475,768 for capital improvements
• Do-pass recommendation for B.B. #19 extending the Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Program sunset to December 31, 2026
• Third-reading consent for B.B. #11 directing speed humps on the 5100 block of Vernon Avenue
• First reading of Res. #33 recommending personal property tax abatement for a project at 611 Marceau Avenue

The Board of Aldermen voted unanimously to perfect Board Bill Number 12, which regulates working relationships, compensation, and benefits for Classified Service employees. The Board also approved the minutes from the May 21, 2026 meeting. Several new bills were introduced and referred to committees for further review.

• Approved minutes of the May 21, 2026 meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Perfected Board Bill Number 12 regarding Classified Service employment (15-0)

Legislation & Rules Committee

The committee will review Board Bill Number 19 regarding the City's business program. This ordinance proposes extending the sunset date for the Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Program to December 31, 2026.

• Board Bill Number 19: Extend sunset date of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Program to December 31, 2026

Personnel & Administration Committee

The Personnel & Administration Committee will discuss three open-session items and hold a closed session to finalize a performance review. No public comment will be taken. No board bills or resolutions are scheduled for review.

• Discussion of one-time lump sum payment opt-in for Board of Aldermen staff
• Discussion of providing cell phones for Legislative Assistants
• Discussion of performance management and constituent review platforms
• Closed session to finalize performance review under Section 610.021(3)

Health & Human Development Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from the May 14, 2026, meeting. The primary agenda item is a presentation from SLATE.

• Presentation from SLATE

Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee

The Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee will discuss and take public comment on Board Bill 25, which proposes increasing certain water rates and amending multiple sections of the city code. The bill includes an emergency provision. No other bills or resolutions are scheduled for review.

• Board Bill 25: Ordinance to increase water rates, repeal and replace parts of Ordinance 71683, and amend water rate-related sections of the Revised Code.

Budget & Public Employees Committee

The Budget & Public Employees Committee will discuss and take public comment on the City of St. Louis's FY2027 annual budget, which includes a $1.415 billion appropriations bill covering multiple funds and departments. The committee will review Board Bill Number 1, which sets tax rates and appropriates funds for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and Board Bill Number 24, which addresses Fire EMS funding for emergency medical transportation. Additionally, the committee will hear from the Board of Police Commissioners regarding the budget.

• Board Bill Number 1: $1,415,226,708 appropriation for FY2027 city government expenses, bonded indebtedness, and numerous trust funds
• Board Bill Number 24: Ordinance to amend Fire EMS funding for emergency medical transportation (repealing and replacing Section Three of Ordinance 71135)
• Public comment on the FY2027 annual budget
• Discussion with St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners on the FY2027 budget

Transportation & Commerce Committee

The Transportation & Commerce Committee will discuss and take public comment on Board Bill 21, which would authorize a 5-year lease agreement with Material Sales Company for land and mooring between the MacArthur Bridge and Poplar Street Bridge at an initial rate of $17,812.72 per year. The committee will also discuss the appointment of Margaret McDonald to the Airport Arts Advisory Committee.

• Board Bill 21: Second amendment lease with Material Sales Company for riverfront land and mooring, 5 years, $17,812.72 first year with 3% annual increases
• Appointment of Margaret McDonald to the Airport Arts Advisory Committee
• Approval of minutes from March 3, 2026 committee meeting

Legislation & Rules Committee

The Legislation & Rules Committee will meet to discuss two mayoral appointments. The body will take public comment regarding the appointments of Stephen Westbrooks and Emily Andrews to the Clean Energy Development Board.

• Mayoral appointments of Stephen Westbrooks and Emily Andrews to the Clean Energy Development Board

Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee

The committee will discuss and take public comment on Board Bill 22. This ordinance proposes using $230,000,000.00 from Rams Settlement Funds for North St. Louis tornado recovery, citywide infrastructure, and Downtown revitalization.

• Board Bill 22: $230,000,000.00 appropriation of Rams Settlement Funds

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will hear first readings of bills on fire EMS funding (B.B.#24), water rate increases (B.B.#25), and Treasurer's Office salaries (B.B.#26). A second reading with a 'do pass' recommendation is scheduled for a comprehensive employee compensation plan (B.B.#12). The board will also vote on accepting fluoridation grant funds and installing speed humps on Vernon Avenue, and consider several courtesy resolutions honoring individuals.

• First reading of B.B.#25, an ordinance increasing water rates and repealing parts of Ordinance 71683
• First reading of B.B.#24, an ordinance pertaining to St. Louis Fire EMS funding for emergency medical transportation
• Second reading with 'do pass' recommendation for B.B.#12, a comprehensive employee compensation plan affecting classified service employees
• Consent agenda includes B.B.#2 authorizing acceptance of Community Water Fluoridation Equipment Repair and Replacement funding
• Consent agenda includes B.B.#11 directing installation of speed humps on the 5100 block of Vernon Avenue in the 10th ward

The Board approved Mayor Cara Spencer's appointment and reappointments to the Lighthouse St. Louis Community Improvement District (13-0). Members also unanimously adopted the Courtesy Resolutions Calendar, approved prior meeting minutes, and suspended rules to introduce a new housing-related board bill. Several new bills were introduced and referred to committees, including measures on fire EMS funding, water rates, and classified employee compensation.

• Approved Mayor's appointment of Phil Schranck and reappointments of Dan Cook and Scott Riley to Lighthouse St. Louis CID (13-0)
• Adopted Courtesy Resolutions Calendar unanimously by voice vote
• Approved minutes of May 15, 2026 full board meeting unanimously
• Suspended rules to introduce Board Bill 27 (Homer G. Phillips Senior Apartments lease) (13-0)
• Adopted Perfection Consent Calendar including Board Bill 2 (water fluoridation funding) and Board Bill 11 (speed humps on 5100 block of Vernon Ave) unanimously

Budget & Public Employees Committee

The Budget & Public Employees Committee will discuss the City's Annual Budget for FY2027. The committee is reviewing a proposed appropriation of $1,415,226,708 for city government operations and various trust funds.

• Board Bill Number 1: Appropriation of $1,415,226,708 for FY2027 expenses
• Establishment of City tax rates
• Public comment on the City's Annual Budget for FY2027

Budget & Public Employees Committee

The Budget & Public Employees Committee is reviewing a proposed appropriation of $1,415,226,708 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. Members will also discuss FY2027 budgets for several city offices and the Annual City Budget with Slate.

• Board Bill Number 1: Appropriation of $1,415,226,708 for City Government and various trust funds for FY2027
• Board Bill Number 12: Ordinance regulating employer and employee working relationships for Classified Service employees
• FY2027 Budget discussions for the Assessor's Office, Affordable Housing Commission, City Counselor, Register's Office, and Supply Commissioner's Office
• Discussion of the Annual City Budget FY2027 and Slate

Budget & Public Employees Committee

The Budget & Public Employees Committee will review Board Bill Number 1, which proposes a total appropriation of $1,415,226,708 for city government and various funds for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. Members will also hold budget discussions with several city agencies and offices.

• Board Bill Number 1: Appropriation of $1,415,226,708 for FY2027 city expenses and bonded indebtedness
• FY2027 Budget discussion with Community Development Agency
• FY2027 Budget discussion with Circuit Court and Juvenile Detention
• FY2027 Budget discussion with St. Louis Development Corporation, Port Authority, LRA, and LCRA
• Discussion regarding a subpoena request directed to the St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners for FY27

General

Budget & Public Employees Committee

The Budget & Public Employees Committee will discuss and take public comment on Board Bill 1, which appropriates $1,415,226,708 for the City of St. Louis's FY2027 operating budget, covering bonded indebtedness, tax rates, and expenses across numerous funds including police, pensions, affordable housing, and capital improvements.

• Board Bill 1: FY2027 appropriation of $1,415,226,708
• Funds include Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Police Contracts Fund, City Employee Pension Trust Fund
• Bill contains an emergency clause
• Committee will take public comment on the entire FY2027 Annual Budget

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen is considering a bill to allocate $230 million from Rams Settlement Funds for North St. Louis tornado recovery, citywide infrastructure, and Downtown revitalization. The meeting also includes discussions on employee compensation and traffic calming measures.

• B.B. #22: Appropriation of $230,000,000.00 from Rams Settlement Funds
• B.B. #9FS: Ordinance amending compensation and pay schedules for classified service employees
• B.B. #11: Installation of speed humps on the 5100 block of Vernon Avenue
• B.B. #2: Authorization for Water Division to accept and expend Community Water Fluoridation Equipment Repair and Replacement funding
• B.B. #23: Installation of speed humps on various blocks in the 5th ward

The Board unanimously approved reappointments to the Bevo Community Improvement District and Kingsbury Place Tornado Recovery CID. It also perfected Board Bill 9FS, which amends classified employee pay schedules (12-0-1), and suspended rules to advance it to third reading (13-0). Two new bills were introduced: one appropriating $230M in Rams settlement funds for tornado recovery and downtown revitalization (BB22), and another directing speed hump installations in the 5th ward (BB23).

• Approved minutes of May 8, 2026 meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved 11 reappointments to Bevo Community Improvement District (13-0)
• Approved appointment of Hannah McAfoos to Kingsbury Place Capital Improvement Tornado Recovery CID (13-0)
• Perfected Board Bill 9FS (classified employee pay schedule amendment) (12-0-1)
• Suspended rules to move Board Bill 9FS to regular third reading (13-0)
• Introduced Board Bill 22 ($230M Rams settlement fund appropriation, referred to Housing Committee)
• Introduced Board Bill 23 (speed humps in 5th ward, referred to Public Infrastructure Committee)
• Received Public Infrastructure Committee 'do pass' recommendations for BB2 and BB11 (speed humps)

Budget & Public Employees Committee

The Budget & Public Employees Committee will review Board Bill Number 1, which appropriates $1,415,226,708 for FY2027 covering debt payments, tax rates, and expenses for numerous city funds including the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Police Contracts Fund, and others. The committee will also hold discussions on the FY2027 budgets of the Human Services, Personnel, Communications, and Health Departments with department representatives. No public comment will be taken on these items.

• Board Bill Number 1 appropriates $1,415,226,708 for FY2027 (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027) from revenue and special funds, including an emergency clause
• Funds covered include Police Contracts Fund, City Employee Pension Trust Fund, Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Building Demolition Fund, and many others
• Discussions on FY2027 budgets: Human Services (9:30 am), Personnel (10:30 am), Communications (12:30 pm), Health (1:30 pm)
• No public comment will be taken during bill review or budget discussions

Health & Human Development Committee

The Health & Human Development Committee will discuss four mayoral appointments: Michael Fitzgerald to the Developmental Disabilities Resources Commission, Karl Wilson to the Senior Citizens' Service Fund Board, Janice Thomas to the Mental Health Board, and Jim Malle to the Clean Energy Development Board. The committee will also consider approval of minutes from February 26, 2026, and may review board bills and resolutions. These are discussion items with public comment, not final votes.

• Mayoral appointment of Michael Fitzgerald to the Developmental Disabilities Resources Commission
• Mayoral reappointment of Karl Wilson to the Senior Citizens' Service Fund Board
• Mayoral reappointment of Janice Thomas to the Mental Health Board
• Appointment of Jim Malle to the Clean Energy Development Board
• Approval of minutes from February 26, 2026

Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee

The Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee will discuss two board bills and hear a presentation from the Water Division. One bill authorizes accepting funding for water fluoridation equipment repair and replacement; another directs installation of speed humps on the 5100 block of Vernon Ave.

• Board Bill 2: Accepting Community Water Fluoridation Equipment Repair and Replacement funding and authorizing expenditure, with an Emergency Clause.
• Board Bill 11: Directing installation of speed humps on the 5100 block of Vernon Ave to calm traffic.
• Water Division presentation to the committee.

Budget & Public Employees Committee

The Budget & Public Employees Committee will discuss Board Bill Number 1, which appropriates $1,415,226,708 for FY2027 city expenses, including bonded indebtedness, tax rates, and numerous funds. The committee will also hold budget discussions with the Board of Elections, Street/Refuse Department, and Airport. No public comment is taken during these reviews.

• Board Bill Number 1: $1,415,226,708 FY2027 appropriation covering multiple funds including Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Police Contracts Fund, and City Employee Pension Trust Fund
• Committee discussion on FY2027 budget of the Board of Elections at 9:30 AM
• Committee discussion on FY2027 budget of the Street/Refuse Department at 11:00 AM
• Committee discussion on FY2027 budget of the Airport at 1:00 PM

Budget & Public Employees Committee

The Budget & Public Employees Committee will review a proposed appropriation bill for city government and various trust funds. Members will also discuss budgets for the City Emergency Management Agency, Board of Public Service Equipment Services Division, Circuit Attorney's Office, and the Neighborhood Improvement Specialist Office and Citizen Service Bureau.

• Board Bill Number 1: Proposed appropriation of $1,415,226,708 for FY2026-2027
• Budget discussion for City Emergency Management Agency (CEMA)
• Budget discussion for Board of Public Service / Equipment Services Division
• Budget discussion for Circuit Attorney's Office
• Budget discussion for Neighborhood Improvement Specialist Office (NIS) and Citizen Service Bureau (CSB)

Budget & Public Employees Committee

The Budget & Public Employees Committee will discuss Board Bill No. 1, which appropriates $1,415,226,708 for the city's FY2027 budget including tax rates, bonded indebtedness, and funds for multiple departments and programs. The committee will also hold discussions on the FY2027 budgets of the Water Division, Collector of Revenue, Sheriff's Office, Medical Examiner's Office, and Information Technology Services Agency. No public comment will be taken during these discussions.

• Board Bill No. 1: FY2027 appropriations totaling $1,415,226,708 with an emergency clause
• Discussion of FY2027 Water Division budget
• Discussion of FY2027 Sheriff's Office budget
• Discussion of FY2027 Information Technology Services Agency (ITSA) budget
• Discussion of FY2027 Medical Examiner's Office budget

Board of Aldermen

The Board will vote on a compensation ordinance for classified service employees (BB #9) recommended for passage by the Budget Committee. It will also give first reading to bills extending the Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Program sunset to Dec 31, 2026 (BB #19), naming an honorary street Sister Felicetta Cola Avenue (BB #18), and installing speed humps in the second ward (BB #20). Mayor-submitted appointments to several city boards are also up for consideration.

• BB #9 – ordinance amending classified service employee pay schedule, recommended for passage by Budget Committee
• BB #19 – extends Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Program through Dec 31, 2026
• BB #18 – honorary street name Sister Felicetta Cola Avenue at Wilson and Macklind Avenues
• BB #20 – directs Street Director to install speed humps on various blocks in the second ward
• Mayor appointments: Dr. Mark Mullen (Detention Facility Oversight Board), Karl Wilson (Senior Citizens’ Service Fund Board), Stephanie Curran (2019 Grand Center CID), Janice Thomas (Mental Health Board), Margaret McDonald (Airport Arts Advisory Committee), Jim Malle (Clean Energy Development Board), Kaveh Razani (Cherokee Street CID)

The Board approved the appointment of Stephanie Curran to the 2019 Grand Center Community Improvement District. Other mayoral appointments were referred to the Public Safety and Health and Human Development committees. The Board also adopted the Courtesy Resolutions Calendar and approved minutes from the May 1, 2026 meeting.

• Approved appointment of Stephanie Curran to the 2019 Grand Center Community Improvement District (unanimous voice vote)
• Referred appointment of Dr. Mark Mullen to the Detention Facility Oversight Board to the Public Safety Committee (unanimous voice vote)
• Referred reappointment of Karl Wilson to the Senior Citizen’ Service Fund Board to the Health and Human Development Committee (unanimous voice vote)
• Referred reappointment of Janice Thomas to the Mental Health Board to the Health and Human Development Committee (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved minutes of the May 1, 2026 Full Board meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted the Courtesy Resolutions Calendar (unanimous voice vote)
• Suspended rules to introduce Resolution Number 17 to the Courtesy Resolutions Calendar (12-0)

Budget & Public Employees Committee

The Budget & Public Employees Committee will discuss and take public comment on Board Bill 1, which appropriates $1,415,226,708 for the city's FY2027 budget, covering bonded indebtedness, tax rates, and dozens of funds. The committee will also hold discussions on the FY2027 budgets of the Building Division, Corrections Division, Civilian Oversight Board, and License Collector. No resolutions are up for review.

• Board Bill 1: $1.415 billion appropriation for FY2027 city operations, debt, and multiple trust funds including Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Police Contracts Fund, and Public Safety Sales Tax Fund
• Committee discussion with Building Commissioner on the Building Division's FY2027 budget
• Committee discussion on the Corrections Division's FY2027 budget
• Committee discussion on the Civilian Oversight Board's FY2027 budget
• Committee discussion on the License Collector's FY2027 budget

Budget & Public Employees Committee

The Budget & Public Employees Committee will discuss Board Bill Number 1, which proposes appropriations totaling $1,415,226,708 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. The committee will also hold budget discussions with representatives from several city departments.

• Board Bill Number 1: Proposed appropriation of $1,415,226,708 for City Government and various trust funds
• FY2027 Budget discussion: Office of Violence Prevention
• FY2027 Budget discussion: Fire Department
• FY2027 Budget discussion: Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry
• FY2027 Budget discussion: Treasurer's Office

Budget & Public Employees Committee

The St. Louis Board of Aldermen Budget & Public Employees Committee will review a proposed $1.415 billion appropriation for the Fiscal Year 2027 city budget. The committee will also hold discussions with various city departments regarding their respective budget proposals.

• Review Board Bill 1: Appropriates $1,415,226,708 for city operations, debt, and special funds
• Discuss FY2027 budget with Mayor's Office
• Discuss FY2027 budget with Board of Aldermen
• Discuss FY2027 budget with Comptroller's Office
• Discuss FY2027 budget with Public Safety Department

Budget & Public Employees Committee

The Budget & Public Employees Committee will discuss and take public comment on two board bills: a $1.415 billion appropriation for FY2027 covering city operations, debt service, and multiple funds, and an ordinance amending the classified service employee pay schedule. The committee will also hear a review of the FY2027 annual budget from Budget Director Paul Payne and take public comments on the budget.

• Board Bill 1: Appropriates $1,415,226,708 from revenue and special funds for FY2027 (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027) covering bonded indebtedness, tax rates, and dozens of city funds including Police Contracts, Affordable Housing Trust, and Capital Improvements.
• Board Bill 9: Amends the classified service employee pay schedule (Ordinance 71963) by revising Section 2(c) and adding a new subsection to Section 7(a)(3); effective first pay period after mayoral approval.
• Committee will receive a review of the FY2027 Annual City Budget from Budget Director Paul Payne.
• Public comments will be taken on the FY2027 Annual City Budget.

Board of Aldermen

The Board is reviewing several bills related to employee compensation and salaries for the Collector of Revenue, Sheriff's Office, and Classified Service. The body is also considering multiple ordinances to install speed humps in the 10th, 13th, and 14th Wards.

• B.B. #2: Authorization for Water Division to accept Community Water Fluoridation Equipment Repair and Replacement funding
• B.B. #3, #4, #5, #6, #7: Installation of speed humps in the 13th Ward
• B.B. #11: Installation of speed humps on the 5100 block of Vernon Avenue in the 10th Ward
• B.B. #12: New regulation of employer and employee working relationships for Classified Service employees
• B.B. #14: Renaming of certain blocks in the 14th Ward

The meeting was entirely procedural. The Board referred two mayoral appointments to committees for review and suspended rules to introduce four new board bills. No final votes were taken on ordinances or contracts.

• Approved minutes of April 20 and 21 (unanimous voice vote)
• Referred mayor's Clean Energy Development Board appointments to Legislative and Rules Committee (14-0)
• Referred mayor's Developmental Disabilities Resource Commission appointment to Health and Human Development Committee (14-0)
• Suspended rules to introduce Board Bills 1, 15, and 16 (14-0)
• Suspended rules to introduce Board Bill 17 (14-0)

Personnel & Administration Committee

The Personnel & Administration Committee will discuss and take public comment on renovations at the Board of Aldermen. No bills or resolutions are scheduled for review at this meeting.

• Discussion of renovations at the Board of Aldermen (BOA Renovations)

The committee approved the minutes from the April 17, 2026 meeting. Members entered a closed session to interview candidates for the Deputy Clerk position.

• Approved April 17, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Entered closed session for candidate interviews (3-0)
• Returned to open session (3-0)

Personnel & Administration Committee

The Personnel & Administration Committee will discuss interviewing candidates for the Deputy Clerk position. The committee will not take public comment and may close portions of the meeting under state law for personnel matters.

• Interviewing candidates for Deputy Clerk position
• Meeting may be closed under Section 610.021(3) for hiring discussions

The Personnel & Administration Committee approved minutes from the April 10, 2026 hearing by a 3-0 vote. No bills or resolutions were reviewed. The committee discussed hiring for the 6th Ward Legislative Assistant and Deputy Clerk, and job descriptions, then held a closed session under state law for personnel matters. No substantive decisions on these topics were recorded.

• Approved minutes from April 10, 2026 (3-0)

Board of Aldermen

This is the annual meeting that begins the 2026-2027 legislative session. The board will nominate and elect officers, and consider six resolutions setting internal rules, hiring, printing, expenses, bill deadlines, and conflict of interest. No new board bills or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Nomination and election of officers for the 2026-2027 session
• Res. #1 (Pres. Green, Cohn, Aldridge) — Board of Aldermen Rules
• Res. #2 (Pres. Green, Browning) — Hiring Staff
• Res. #4 (Pres. Green, Cohn) — Aldermanic & Mailing Expenses
• Res. #5 (Pres. Green, Clark Hubbard) — Last day for introduction of board bills

The Board of Aldermen adopted Resolution Number 1AA, the rules of procedure for the 2026-2027 legislative session, after a failed attempt to introduce Amendment 1 (tied 7-7) and unanimous adoption of Amendment 2. The final vote was 11-3, with three aldermen voting no. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included reports of bills previously passed and delivered to the mayor.

• Adopted Resolution Number 1AA (Board Rules) for 2026-2027 session (11-3)
• Failed to suspend rules to introduce Amendment 1 to Resolution Number 1 (7-7)
• Adopted Amendment 2 to Resolution Number 1 unanimously

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will consider final passage of several ordinances, including a moratorium on approvals for non-municipal detention facilities through January 31, 2031, the creation of a Nuisance Review Board, and amendments to tax abatement agreements. Also up for final passage are community improvement districts for South Grand and the Soccer Stadium area, and a resolution ordering a special election for Sheriff. The board will also hear bills for speed hump installations and a $5 million revenue bond for parking meters, and consider mayoral appointments to various boards.

• B.B. #138: Moratorium until 2031 on all approvals for non-municipal detention facilities in St. Louis
• B.B. #151: Creation of a Nuisance Review Board to address public nuisances
• B.B. #98FS: Authorization of up to $5 million in revenue bonds for parking meter improvements
• Res. #205: Ordering a special election for the Office of the Sheriff
• B.B. #163: Approval of the South Grand Community Improvement District

The Board of Aldermen held its sine die (final) meeting of the session. The only substantive vote was to approve the minutes from the March 20, 2026 meeting, which passed unanimously. President Green recognized Alderman Devoti to present Resolution 281. The clerk then read a list of bills that had been previously passed and signed into law, but no new legislation was debated or voted on at this meeting.

• Approved minutes of March 20, 2026 Full Board meeting (unanimous)

Personnel & Administration Committee

The Personnel & Administration Committee will discuss hiring a Legislative Assistant for the 6th Ward and a Deputy Clerk for the Board of Aldermen, as well as review job descriptions and duties. No public comment will be taken during these discussions, and part of the meeting may be closed for personnel matters.

• Discussion of hiring Legislative Assistant for the 6th Ward
• Discussion of hiring Deputy Clerk for the Board of Aldermen
• Discussion of job descriptions and duties in the Board of Aldermen
• Meeting may close under Section 610.021(3) for hiring/firing/promotion discussions

The committee approved the minutes from the April 8, 2026, meeting. Members entered a closed session to interview candidates for the Deputy Clerk position. No board bills or resolutions were reviewed.

• Approved April 8, 2026, committee meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved motion to enter closed session for Deputy Clerk interviews (3-0)
• Approved motion to return to open session (3-0)

Personnel & Administration Committee

The Personnel & Administration Committee will discuss several staffing matters. Discussions include hiring a Legislative Assistant for the 6th Ward and a Deputy Clerk for the Board of Aldermen.

• Hiring of 6th Ward Legislative Assistant
• Hiring of Deputy Clerk for the Board of Aldermen
• Discussion regarding job descriptions and duties

The committee met to interview candidates for the Deputy Clerk position during a closed session. No board bills or resolutions were reviewed. The committee approved the minutes from the April 8, 2026, meeting.

• Approved April 8, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved motion to enter closed session for Deputy Clerk interviews (3-0)
• Approved motion to return to open session (3-0)

Personnel & Administration Committee

The Personnel & Administration Committee will meet to approve minutes from a prior meeting and interview candidates for the Deputy Clerk position. No board bills or resolutions are scheduled for review. The meeting is largely procedural.

• Interview candidates for the Deputy Clerk position (no public comment taken)

Personnel & Administration Committee

The Personnel & Administration Committee will meet to approve minutes from the April 2 meeting and then enter a closed session to interview candidates for the Deputy Clerk position. No public comment will be taken. No board bills or resolutions are scheduled for review.

• Closed session to discuss hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting Board of Aldermen employees
• Interviews for the Deputy Clerk position

The Personnel & Administration Committee approved the minutes from March 5, 2026, and then voted to enter closed session to discuss hiring for the 6th Ward Legislative Assistant and Deputy Clerk positions. No other substantive decisions were recorded in open session.

• Approved minutes from March 5, 2026 committee hearing (3-0)
• Voted to enter closed session for personnel discussions (3-0)
• Voted to leave closed session and return to open session (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)