St. Louis public meetings in 2025

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen is holding a special meeting to address a single resolution. The body will consider a proposal to order a special election for the Office of the Sheriff.

• Res. #205: Ordering a Special Election for the Office of the Sheriff

Personnel & Administration Committee

The Personnel & Administration Committee will hold a regular meeting with no board bills or resolutions scheduled. The sole discussion item is 'Employees' Matters & Compensation', which may be closed to the public per state law for personnel matters. The committee will also approve minutes from the December 11 hearing.

• Discussion of employees' matters and compensation (possible closed session under Missouri law)
• Approval of minutes from December 11, 2025 committee hearing
• No board bills or resolutions for review

Personnel & Administration Committee

This meeting of the Personnel & Administration Committee consists of routine procedural items: call to order, roll call, approval of prior minutes, and acknowledgment of written testimony. No board bills or resolutions are listed for review. The committee discussion is listed as "To Be Determined" with no specified topics.

Board of Aldermen

The St. Louis Board of Aldermen will consider amending airport concession agreements and approve the installation of speed humps across several city neighborhoods. The body will also vote on a $350,000 supplemental health budget appropriation and reappoint members to community improvement districts.

• Authorize $13,727,769 transfer from Debt Service Stabilization Fund to Airport Revenue Fund
• Approve $350,000 supplemental appropriation for Department of Health
• Install speed humps on 3600-4600 blocks of Lee Avenue
• Install speed humps on 4700 blocks of Farlin, Margaretta, Kossuth, San Francisco, and Sacramento
• Vacate air rights for 15-foot section of Taylor south of Children's Place

Transportation & Commerce Committee

The Transportation & Commerce Committee will discuss and take public comment on three board bills. The largest item is a transfer of $13,727,769 from the Airport Debt Service Stabilization Fund to the Airport Revenue Fund to mitigate rates in fiscal year 2025-2026. Also up for discussion are amendments to concession agreements for news/gift specialty and electronics retail at the airport.

• Board Bill 118: Transfer $13,727,769 from Airport Debt Service Stabilization Fund to Airport Revenue Fund for rate mitigation in FY2025-2026.
• Board Bill 116: First amendment to News/Gift Specialty Concession Agreement (AL-212).
• Board Bill 117: Second amendment to Electronics Retail Concession Agreement (AL-214).

Health & Human Development Committee

The St. Louis Health & Human Development Committee will meet on December 16, 2025. The only substantive agenda item is a discussion of the mayor’s appointment of Cynthia Crim to the Senior Citizen’s Service Fund Board. The committee will hear public comment on this appointment. No board bills or resolutions are scheduled for review.

• Discussion of mayoral appointment of Cynthia Crim to the Senior Citizen’s Service Fund Board

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will consider a series of ordinances, including a proposal to place the city earnings tax on the ballot for a five‑year extension. It will also vote on a $5,000,000 appropriation for flood‑wall capital maintenance, a $350,000 supplemental appropriation to the annual budget, and several speed‑hump installations on various streets. Additional items include a sales‑tax reimbursement agreement for a project at 3942 Laclede Avenue and HUD housing grant authorizations.

• B.B. #100 – ordinance to submit a citywide earnings‑tax continuation question to voters
• B.B. #115 – $5,000,000 appropriation for flood‑wall capital maintenance and improvements
• B.B. #112 – $350,000 supplemental appropriation to the FY 2025‑2026 Annual Budget Ordinance
• Multiple speed‑hump ordinances (e.g., B.B. #114 on 5900 block Kingsbury, B.B. #76 on Farlin and other blocks)
• B.B. #83 – sales‑tax reimbursement account for the project at 3942 Laclede Avenue

Health & Human Development Committee

The St. Louis Health & Human Development Committee will review the mayor's appointments of Carolyn Jackson and Donna Schmitt to the Mental Health Board. The meeting also includes approval of the minutes from the November 13, 2025 committee meeting. No board bills or resolutions are scheduled for review.

• Discussion of mayoral appointments to the Mental Health Board: Carolyn Jackson and Donna Schmitt
• Approval of minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting

Personnel & Administration Committee

The Personnel & Administration Committee will discuss an online performance management tool and grades/classifications for Board of Aldermen staff in open session. In closed session, they will discuss hiring legislative assistants for the 9th and 3rd wards, performance reviews, personnel policies, and the Board of Aldermen Legal Contingency Fund. No board bills or resolutions are scheduled for review.

• Discussion of online performance management tool
• Discussion of grades/classifications for BOA staff
• Closed session: hiring for 9th Ward Legislative Assistant
• Closed session: hiring for 3rd Ward Legislative Assistant
• Closed session: discussion of BOA Legal Contingency Fund

Public Safety Committee

The St. Louis Public Safety Committee will hold a discussion on the environmental impact of debris removal in storm‑affected areas. The committee will also receive an update from St. Louis City Justice Center Commissioner Nate Hayward.

• Discussion of environmental impact of debris removal in storm‑affected areas
• Update from St. Louis City Justice Center Commissioner Nate Hayward

Budget & Public Employees Committee

The Budget & Public Employees Committee will discuss two board bills. Board Bill 106 proposes an election on April 7, 2026 to reauthorize a half‑percent sales tax for bus rapid transit funding. Board Bill 112 recommends a supplemental appropriation of $350,000 to the FY 2025‑2026 budget. The committee will also hear a presentation from the Kwame Building Group.

• Board Bill 106 – ordinance to hold an April 7, 2026 election to reauthorize a 0.5% sales tax for bus rapid transit
• Board Bill 112 – supplemental appropriation of $350,000 to the FY 2025‑2026 budget
• Kwame Building Group – presentation to the committee

The committee approved the minutes from the Dec. 3, 2025 meeting. It adopted the Committee Substitute to Board Bill 106, which proposes a half‑percent sales tax for bus rapid transit, and held the bill in committee. The committee also moved Board Bill 112 En Banc and passed it out of committee with a Do Pass recommendation. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved Dec. 3, 2025 minutes (5 ayes)
• Adopted Committee Substitute to Board Bill 106 (5 ayes)
• Held Board Bill 106 Committee Substitute in committee (motion carried)
• Adopted Board Bill 112 En Banc (unanimous consent)
• Passed Board Bill 112 out of committee with Do Pass recommendation (5 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)

Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee

The Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee will discuss and take public comment on nine board bills, including street vacations, speed hump installations on several blocks, a traffic speed regulation on Kingshighway Memorial Boulevard, and temporary street closures. All bills are sponsored by alderwomen Tyus, Boyd, or Velazquez. No resolutions or committee discussions are scheduled.

• BB 59: vacate air rights on a 15-foot section of Taylor south of Children's Place
• BB 76: install speed humps on 4700 blocks of Farlin, Margaretta, Kossuth, San Francisco, Sacramento; 3900-4200 blocks of Evans; 800-1400 blocks of Pendleton
• BB 77: regulate traffic speed on Kingshighway Memorial Boulevard between Dr. Martin Luther King Drive and Bircher Boulevard
• BB 92: temporarily close Ouida Avenue between E. Clarence and Pose, and Pope Avenue between Ouida and North Broadway
• BB 101-108: multiple bills directing speed humps on blocks in the 13th Ward

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a ballot measure on the city’s earnings tax. Items include authorizing HUD to receive 2026 community development grants, installing speed humps on Lee Avenue and in the first ward, and making Marine Avenue one‑way southbound. Additional actions involve naming Kym Kimberli’s Way, updating the election code, and approving a Wi‑Fi agreement for the airport.

• B.B. #100 – ordinance placing a five‑year earnings‑tax continuation question on the ballot
• HUDZ B.B. #108 – ordinance authorizing HUD to receive 2026 community development, disaster recovery, HOME, and AIDS funds
• B.B. #79AAIC and B.B. #86 – ordinances directing speed hump installation on Lee Avenue in the 5th and 8th wards
• B.B. #96 – ordinance making Marine Avenue one‑way southbound from the 3600 to the 3700 block
• B.B. #97 – ordinance naming Kym Kimberli’s Way on Deer Street

Personnel & Administration Committee

The Personnel & Administration Committee will hold a discussion-only meeting with no public comment. Topics include the grade/classification system and timeline for implementing a civil service compensation study, as well as hiring and budget matters. Several items will be discussed in closed session, including hiring legislative assistants for the 3rd and 5th wards, Board of Aldermen policies, and employee performance reviews.

• Discussion of grades/classification system and timeline for civil service compensation study implementation
• Discussion of hiring and budget
• Closed session: hiring of 3rd Ward Legislative Assistant
• Closed session: hiring of 5th Ward Legislative Assistant
• Closed session: discussion of BOA policies and performance reviews

Budget & Public Employees Committee

The Budget & Public Employees Committee will discuss and take public comment on the use of Rams Settlement Funds and interest monies. No board bills or resolutions are scheduled for review. The meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Discussion Item 1: Rams Settlement Interest Monies – committee to discuss use of funds and interest

The Budget & Public Employees Committee approved the minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting with a 5‑aye vote. No board bills or resolutions were considered. After public testimony on RAMS Settlement interest funds, the committee adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved minutes from Nov 19, 2025 meeting (5 Aye votes)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)

Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee

The Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee will discuss and take public comment on Board Bill 108, which authorizes submission of the 2026 Annual Action Plan to HUD and acceptance of federal grant funds (CDBG, HOME, ESG, HOPWA). The committee will also discuss the City's ARPA funding and expenditures and receive an update on the Zoning Upgrade (ZOUP) process. Approval of prior meeting minutes is also on the agenda.

• Board Bill 108: authorizing submission of the 2026 Annual Action Plan to HUD for CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA funds
• Discussion of City's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding and expenditures
• Update on the City of St. Louis Zoning Upgrade (ZOUP) by Planning & Urban Design Agency and Zoning Section
• Approval of minutes from Nov 18 and Nov 19, 2025 committee meetings

Transportation & Commerce Committee

The Transportation & Commerce Committee will discuss and take public comment on Board Bill 103, which authorizes a second amendment to the WiFi and Distributed Antenna System Operating Agreement at St. Louis Lambert International Airport. The amendment involves Concourse Communications Group, LLC and was originally authorized by Ordinance Number 69919. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes and administrative items.

• Board Bill 103: Second Amendment to WiFi and DAS Operating Agreement (AL-263) with Concourse Communications Group, LLC at Lambert Airport

The committee approved the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting by a 4‑aye vote. It then moved Board Bill Number 103, an airport Wi‑Fi and antenna system amendment, out of committee with a Do Pass recommendation, also by a 4‑aye vote. No other resolutions or discussions were recorded, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved November 18, 2025 minutes (4 Ayes, 0 No)
• Passed Board Bill 103 with Do Pass recommendation (4 Ayes, 0 No)
• Adjourned meeting (4 Ayes, 0 No)

Board of Aldermen

The Board will consider several ordinances including placing a five-year continuation of the city's earnings tax on the April 2026 ballot, a half-cent sales tax for bus rapid transit, and a $697,678.87 grant for flood-prone property demolition in Ellendale. They will also vote on speed humps on multiple blocks, a rental car ordinance at Lambert Airport, and appointments to the 4101 Laclede Community Improvement District.

• B.B. #100: Ordinance to ask voters to continue the earnings tax for five years.
• B.B. #106: Ordinance for a half-cent sales tax election for bus rapid transit.
• B.B. #74: $697,678.87 HMGP grant for flood-prone property demolition in Ellendale.
• B.B. #25: Ordinance amending rental car operations at St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
• B.B. #83: Sales tax reimbursement account for project at 3942 Laclede Avenue.

Personnel & Administration Committee

The Personnel & Administration Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss internal administrative matters, including the posting for the 9th Ward Legislative Assistant position, records retention, the Board of Aldermen employee handbook, performance reviews, and general policies. No board bills or resolutions are scheduled for review, and no public comment will be taken during these discussions. A portion of the meeting may be closed to the public to discuss personnel matters.

• Discussion of posting for 9th Ward Legislative Assistant position
• Discussion of records retention for Board of Aldermen
• Discussion of BOA employee handbook, grade/class for employees, and hiring
• Discussion of employees' performance reviews
• Discussion of Board of Aldermen policies

Public Safety Committee

The St. Louis Public Safety Committee will discuss and take public comments on Prop S funds. No board bills or resolutions are scheduled for review. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and other procedural items.

• Discussion of Prop S funds (public comment taken)

The Public Safety Committee approved the minutes from the November 13 meeting (4‑0). It passed Amendment 1 to Prop S Funding, allocating $9,124 to The Archway MO Chapter of the Links Incorporated (5‑0) and then approved the amended Prop S Funding with a Do Pass recommendation (5‑0). The committee also excused Ms. Velazquez for necessary absences (5‑0) and adjourned the meeting (5‑0).

• Approved minutes from Nov. 13, 2025 (4‑0)
• Passed Amendment 1 to Prop S Funding, allocating $9,124 to The Archway MO Chapter of the Links (5‑0)
• Approved Prop S Funding as amended with Do Pass recommendation (5‑0)
• Excused Ms. Velazquez for necessary absences (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Budget & Public Employees Committee

The Budget & Public Employees Committee will discuss and take public comment on Board Bill Number 100, which seeks to place a question on the ballot asking voters whether to continue the city's earnings tax for another five years. The bill includes provisions for an election, voting procedures, and an emergency clause.

• Board Bill Number 100: ordinance to submit earnings tax continuation question to voters for five-year period
• Public comment will be taken on the earnings tax continuation bill
• Approval of minutes from the November 5, 2025 committee meeting

The committee approved the minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting. It then moved Board Bill 100 out of committee en banc and subsequently passed it out of committee with a Do Pass recommendation. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved minutes from Nov 5 2025 (3‑0)
• Moved Board Bill 100 out of committee en banc (3‑0)
• Moved Board Bill 100 out of committee with Do Pass recommendation (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)

Special Committee on Reducing Red Tape

The Special Committee on Reducing Red Tape will meet to review Board Bill 88, which proposes updating the Municipal Code's election section. The bill aims to clarify outdated language regarding filing fees, nomination certificates, and tie procedures.

• Review Board Bill 88: ordinance updating election code
• Public comment on Board Bill 88
• Approval of minutes from January 29, 2025

Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee

The Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee will hear updates from the City Department of Human Services, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, and community groups about the Right to Counsel program created by Board Bill 59. Public comment will be taken on the program's progress. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Right to Counsel discussion – updates from DHS, LSEM, and community organizations
• Public comment on the Right to Counsel program

Transportation & Commerce Committee

The St. Louis Transportation & Commerce Committee will meet on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the July 1, 2025 meeting. No board bills or resolutions are scheduled for review. The committee will discuss and take public comment on a presentation from CVC CEO Brad Dean.

• Discussion and public comment on CVC CEO Brad Dean presentation

The Transportation & Commerce Committee approved the minutes from the July 1, 2025 meeting with three ayes and no opposition. A presentation on the visitor economy was discussed but no action was taken. The committee then adjourned the meeting by unanimous consent.

• Approved July 1 2025 minutes (3‑0 vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)

Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee

The committee will consider Board Bill 83, which would let the city enter a Development and Performance Agreement with Corporate Interiors, Inc. d/b/a CI Select to redevelop the building at 3942 Laclede Avenue into a showroom. The agreement would place 50% of sales‑tax revenue generated at the site into a reimbursement account for tenant‑improvement costs. The committee will also discuss the city’s ARPA funding, hear a presentation from the Energy Burden Group, and review the Real Estate Tax Assistance Fund.

• Board Bill 83 – development agreement for CI Select showroom at 3942 Laclede Ave
• Discussion of City’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding and expenditures
• Presentation from the Energy Burden Group
• Presentation on the Real Estate Tax Assistance Fund

Board of Aldermen

The Board will take up a first reading of B.B. #100, which would ask voters to continue the City's earnings tax for five years. It also faces final passage of several appropriations, including $3.4 million for winter shelter for unhoused residents and $9.35 million for tornado relief from the May 2025 storm. Other items include redevelopment plans for 5105 Cabanne Ave. and scattered sites in Benton Park West, Fox Park, and Tower Grove East.

• First reading of B.B. #100 to submit a five-year continuation of the City earnings tax to voters
• Third reading and final passage of B.B. #94 appropriating $3,365,535 for winter shelter for unhoused residents
• Third reading and final passage of B.B. #95 appropriating $9,350,000 for tornado relief and recovery
• Third reading and final passage of B.B. #93 appropriating $1,000,000 to the Impacted Tenants Fund from Rams settlement funds
• Perfection of redevelopment plans for 5105 Cabanne Ave. and scattered sites in Benton Park West, Fox Park, and Tower Grove East

The St. Louis Board of Aldermen adopted the Courtesy Resolutions Calendar and approved the minutes from the October 31 meeting. It passed a slate of board bills, including ordinances to install speed humps on Carter Avenue and in several wards, a zoning change for the McNair Avenue parcel, and a new clean‑energy district ordinance. Additional actions renewed blight determinations for the Cortex West Redevelopment Area, repealed obsolete boards, and named a street in honor of Brian McKenna.

• Adopted Courtesy Resolutions Calendar (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved October 31, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Passed Board Bill 53 – speed humps on 4100‑4400 blocks of Carter Avenue
• Passed Board Bill 63 – rezoned 2861‑69 McNair Avenue from Neighborhood Commercial to Multiple‑Family Dwelling
• Passed Board Bill 80 – created Missouri Clean Energy District for property‑owner financing
• Passed Board Bill 68 – renewed blight determinations for Cortex West Redevelopment Area
• Passed Board Bill 72 – authorized honorary street name Brian McKenna Way
• Passed Board Bill 65 – repealed various obsolete boards and commissions

Health & Human Development Committee

The Health & Human Development Committee will hold a regular meeting with only one substantive item: a discussion of mayoral appointments to the Senior Citizens' Service Fund Board (the agenda description references the Mental Health Board). No board bills or resolutions are scheduled for review. The meeting includes public comment on this discussion item.

• Discussion of mayoral appointments to the Senior Citizens' Service Fund Board; agenda text also mentions Mental Health Board

Personnel & Administration Committee

The St. Louis Board of Aldermen Personnel & Administration Committee will meet to discuss employee performance reviews and Board of Aldermen policies. The meeting is scheduled for November 13, 2025, in the Kennedy Room.

• Discussion of employees' performance reviews
• Discussion of Board of Aldermen policies
• Closed session for personnel matters under Section 610.021

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss Prop S funds. No Board Bills or Resolutions are scheduled for review.

• Discussion of Prop S funds
• Approval of October 16, 2025, committee minutes

The Public Safety Committee approved the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting with a 4‑0 vote. The committee also excused Ms. Velazquez and Mr. Aldridge from attendance with a 3‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved minutes from Oct 16, 2025 meeting (4‑0)
• Excused Ms. Velazquez and Mr. Aldridge (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)

Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee

The Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee will review four board bills. Two bills direct installation of speed humps in the 5th and 8th wards. A third bill amends the Prop NS program to adjust bond proceeds caps and require CPI indexing. A fourth bill authorizes an honorary street name. No resolutions or committee discussions are scheduled.

• Board Bill 79: directs speed humps on various blocks in the 5th ward
• Board Bill 86: directs speed humps on various blocks in the 8th ward
• Board Bill 87: amends Prop NS cooperation agreement with Land Reutilization Authority, adjusting bond proceeds caps and adding CPI adjustments
• Board Bill 97: authorizes honorary street name 'Kym Kimberli’s Way' at Deer Street and Martin Luther King Blvd

Board of Aldermen

The St. Louis Board of Aldermen will consider several ordinances, including a $9,350,000 appropriation from General Operating Reserve funds for tornado relief and winter shelter for residents affected by the May 2025 tornado. Additional items include funding for winter shelter from Rams Settlement Funds, acceptance of Hazard Mitigation Grant Program money, and traffic‑calming measures on Lee Avenue and Cherokee Street. The meeting also includes reappointments to the Mental Health Board and routine approvals of minutes and reports.

• Ordinance B.B. #95 appropriating $9,350,000 from General Operating Reserve for tornado relief and winter shelter (Board of Estimate & Apportionment recommendation).
• Ordinance B.B. #94 appropriating $3,365,535.05 from Rams Settlement Funds for winter shelter for unhoused residents.
• Ordinance B.B. #74 authorizing acceptance of $697,678.87 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding from the State of Missouri Emergency Management Agency.
• Ordinance B.B. #96 directing the Director of Streets to make Marine Avenue south‑bound one‑way from the 3600 to 3700 block.
• Ordinance B.B. #75 establishing a four‑way stop at Cherokee Street and Virginia Avenue in the Benton Park West and Gravois Park neighborhoods.

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 24, 2025 meeting. It sent the mayor’s appointment to the Clean Energy Development Board to the Housing, Urban Development and Zoning Committee. The mayor’s five appointments to the Syndicate Trust Community Improvement District were approved unanimously. The Board also approved motions to suspend the rules to introduce Board Bills 92, 93, 94, and 95.

• Approved minutes of Oct 24, 2025 meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Sent Mayor's Clean Energy Development Board appointment to Housing, Urban Development and Zoning Committee (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Mayor's appointments to Syndicate Trust Community Improvement District (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved suspension of rules to introduce Board Bill 92 (14 aye, 0 no)
• Approved suspension of rules to introduce Board Bills 93, 94, 95 (14 aye, 0 no)

Personnel & Administration Committee

The Personnel & Administration Committee will discuss two agenda items: postings for Legislative Assistant positions in the 5th and 9th Wards. No board bills or resolutions are scheduled for review. This is a procedural meeting focused on personnel matters.

• Discussion of posting for 5th Ward Legislative Assistant Position
• Discussion of posting for 9th Ward Legislative Assistant Position

Budget & Public Employees Committee

The Budget & Public Employees Committee will review three board bills that allocate Rams Settlement Funds and General Operating Reserve money for housing assistance. Bill 93 proposes $1,000,000 for the Impacted Tenants Fund, Bill 94 proposes $3,365,535.05 for winter shelter for unhoused residents, and Bill 95 proposes $9,350,000 for the Tornado Relief and Recovery Fund. The committee will also consider a resolution urging the city retirement system to avoid investments linked to violence, and discuss a pay study for city workers.

• Board Bill 93 – $1,000,000 from Rams Settlement Funds to the Impacted Tenants Fund
• Board Bill 94 – $3,365,535.05 from Rams Settlement Funds for winter shelter contracts via DHS
• Board Bill 95 – $9,350,000 one‑time General Operating Reserve to the Tornado Relief and Recovery Fund
• Resolution 136 – Calls on the Employees Retirement System to avoid investments tied to violence
• Discussion Item 1 – Pay study for city workers

The Budget & Public Employees Committee passed Board Bill 93, allocating $1,000,000 from Rams Settlement Funds to the Impacted Tenants Fund. It also approved Board Bill 94, allocating $3,365,535.05 for winter shelter services for unhoused residents. Finally, it approved Board Bill 95, allocating $9,350,000 for tornado relief and emergency shelter, each with a Do Pass recommendation and a 4‑aye, 0‑no vote.

• Approved Board Bill 93 ($1,000,000 Impacted Tenants Fund) – 4 Ayes, 0 No
• Approved Board Bill 94 ($3,365,535.05 winter shelter) – 4 Ayes, 0 No
• Approved Board Bill 95 ($9,350,000 tornado relief) – 4 Ayes, 0 No

Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee

The Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee will review two board bills that propose redevelopment plans for specific city areas. Bill 55 would approve a plan for the 5105 Cabanne Ave. area and provide a 10‑year tax abatement equal to 75% of the assessed value of incremental improvements. Bill 58 would approve a plan for the Benton Park West, Fox Park, and Tower Grove East scattered sites and provide a 15‑year tax abatement (90% for the first ten years, then 50% for the next five).

• Board Bill 55 – ordinance approving redevelopment plan for 5105 Cabanne Ave. area with 10‑year tax abatement (75% of incremental improvements)
• Board Bill 58 – ordinance approving redevelopment plan for Benton Park West, Fox Park, and Tower Grove East scattered sites with 15‑year tax abatement (90% for first 10 years, then 50% for next 5 years)

Board of Aldermen

The St. Louis Board of Aldermen will consider numerous bills for final passage, including the sale of city-owned property at 1134-1138 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive for $275,000, a rezoning on McNair Avenue, and an ordinance to join the Missouri Clean Energy District. Also up for vote are a hazard mitigation grant of $697,678.87 and updates to forestry regulations. New bills are introduced for a four-way stop at Cherokee and Virginia and conditional use for tobacco shops. Several speed hump installations and public works projects are also on the agenda.

• Sale of city-owned property at 1134-1138 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive to 900 N Tucker Building, LLC for $275,000 (B.B. #82AAIC)
• Rezoning of 2861-69 McNair Avenue from Neighborhood Commercial to Multiple-Family Dwelling (B.B. #63)
• Ordinance to join Missouri Clean Energy District for property energy improvements (B.B. #80)
• Acceptance of $697,678.87 Hazard Mitigation Grant from SEMA for emergency management (B.B. #43)
• Restoration of vacated alley on 2700 block of St. Vincent and Park (B.B. #13)

The Board approved the minutes from the October 17 meeting by unanimous voice vote. It also approved sending the Mayor’s appointment to the Developmental Disabilities Resources Commission to the Health and Human Development Committee, again unanimously. A motion to adopt a Perfection Consent Calendar containing three ordinances – a zoning change, a clean‑energy financing ordinance, and a speed‑hump ordinance – was presented.

• Approved minutes of Oct 17, 2025 meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved sending Mayor’s appointment to Developmental Disabilities Resources Commission to Health and Human Development Committee (unanimous voice vote)
• Motion to adopt Perfection Consent Calendar with Ordinances 63, 80, and 67 was presented

Health & Human Development Committee

The Health & Human Development Committee will review two mayoral appointments. One appointment is to the Senior Citizens' Service Fund Board, and the other is to the Developmental Disabilities Resources Commission. The committee will take public comment on both items before adjourning.

• Mayoral appointment to the Senior Citizens' Service Fund Board
• Mayoral appointment to the Developmental Disabilities Resources Commission

Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee

The committee will discuss four board bills, including major public works projects for the Cass Avenue Multimodal Corridor, Skinker/McCausland traffic enhancements, and Christy Greenway. Other bills address a four-way stop at Cherokee and Virginia, speed humps in the Seventh Ward, and restoring a vacated alley on the 2700 block. The committee will take public testimony on these items.

• Board Bill 89: Cass Avenue Multimodal Corridor Transformation Phase 1, Traffic Management Enhancements Phase 9 on Skinker/McCausland, and Christy Greenway Phase 2
• Board Bill 75: Four-way stop at Cherokee Street and Virginia Avenue in Benton Park West and Gravois Park
• Board Bill 85: Speed humps on various blocks in the Seventh Ward
• Board Bill 13: Restoring public surface rights for an alley at 2700 block between St. Vincent and Park Avenue

Budget & Public Employees Committee

The Budget & Public Employees Committee will discuss tornado relief, with representatives from the City's Office of Recovery, Comptroller's Office, and President's Office of the Board of Aldermen present.

• Approval of September 24, 2025, committee minutes
• Discussion of tornado relief
• No Board Bills or Resolutions for review

The Budget & Public Employees Committee approved the minutes from the September 24, 2025 meeting with four affirmative votes and no opposition. After discussion of the Rams Settlement Fund, the committee moved to adjourn, which was carried by unanimous consent. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved September 24, 2025 minutes (4 Aye, 0 No, 0 abstain)
• Adjourned meeting by unanimous consent

Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee

The Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee will discuss and take public comment on Board Bill 84, which authorizes the mayor to submit the 2026 Annual Action Plan to HUD and accept federal grants for community development, housing, emergency shelter, and housing for persons with AIDS. The bill also appropriates funds and allows city departments to contract for expenditures. No other bills or resolutions are scheduled for review.

• Board Bill 84: Authorizes submission of 2026 Annual Action Plan to HUD and receipt of CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA funds; includes emergency clause.

Board of Aldermen

The Board will discuss several ordinances, including authorizing $697,678.87 in Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds for the City Emergency Management Agency and policies for flood‑prone property demolition. Additional items include speed‑hump installations on Lee and Carter Avenues, a $275,000 property sale on Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, and updates to the rental‑car operations code at Lambert Airport.

• Ordinance authorizing $697,678.87 Hazard Mitigation Grant funding (B.B. #43)
• Ordinance establishing policy to purchase and demolish seven flood‑prone properties in Ellendale (B.B. #74)
• Ordinance directing speed humps on Lee Avenue blocks 3600‑4600 (B.B. #34AAIC)
• Ordinance authorizing sale of city property at 1134/1138 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive for $275,000 (B.B. #82AAIC)
• Ordinance amending airport code to add rental‑car operations chapter at Lambert Airport (B.B. #25CSAAIC)

The Board unanimously approved the minutes of the October 10 meeting. It then sent the mayor’s appointment to the Senior Citizens Service Fund Board to the Health and Human Development Committee after a unanimous reconsideration. Finally, the Board unanimously approved the mayor’s appointment to the Central Westend Community Improvement District.

• Approved October 10 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Sent Senior Citizens Service Fund Board appointment to Health and Human Development Committee (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Central Westend Community Improvement District appointment (unanimous voice vote)

Health & Human Development Committee

The Health & Human Development Committee will meet to discuss various health issues with the City's Director of Health. The body will also review mayoral appointees to the Missouri History Museum Sub-District Advisory Board.

• Discussion with the City's Director of Health
• Mayoral Appointees to the Missouri History Museum Sub-District Advisory Board

Board of Aldermen

The Board will consider final passage of several bills, including a renewal of blight determinations and eminent domain for the Cortex West Redevelopment Area. It will also hear first readings for a sales tax reimbursement account at 3942 Laclede Avenue and for the 2026 Annual Action Plan for HUD grants. Committee reports include a zoning change at 2861-69 McNair Avenue and the sale of city-owned property at 1134-1138 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive for $275,000.

• B.B. #68: Renewal of blight and eminent domain for Cortex West Redevelopment Area
• B.B. #82AAIC: Sale of city property at 1134-1138 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. to 900 N Tucker Building, LLC for $275,000
• B.B. #63: Zoning change from 'F' Neighborhood Commercial to 'C' Multiple-Family Dwelling at 2861-69 McNair Avenue
• B.B. #83: First reading of sales tax reimbursement account for project at 3942 Laclede Avenue
• B.B. #84: First reading authorizing 2026 HUD grant applications (CDBG, HOME, ESG, HOPWA)

The Board adopted the Perfection Consent Calendar unanimously, approving several ordinances including the repeal of certain zoological board code sections, the repeal of obsolete boards, a speed‑hump ordinance for the 2nd ward, an honorary street‑name for Brian McKenna Way, and authorizing $697,678.87 in Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds for the City Emergency Management Agency. The Board also approved the Mayor’s appointment to the Cozens/MLK/Grand Community Improvement District and suspended the rules to introduce Board Bill 82.

• Adopted Perfection Consent Calendar (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized $697,678.87 hazard mitigation grant funding (as part of consent calendar)
• Repealed sections of Chapter 22.28 relating to the Zoological Board of Control (as part of consent calendar)
• Repealed various obsolete boards and commissions (as part of consent calendar)
• Approved speed‑hump ordinance for the 2nd ward (Board Bill 71, as part of consent calendar)
• Authorized honorary street name "Brian McKenna Way" (Board Bill 72, as part of consent calendar)
• Approved Mayor’s appointment to Cozens/MLK/Grand Community Improvement District (unanimous voice vote)
• Suspended rules to introduce Board Bill 82 (13 ayes, 0 no votes)

Health & Human Development Committee

The St. Louis Board of Aldermen Health & Human Development Committee will review Board Bill 78, an ordinance updating Forestry Division regulations regarding weeds, native plants, and vegetation. The committee will also approve the minutes from the July 10, 2025, meeting.

• Approval of July 10, 2025, committee minutes
• Review of Board Bill 78: Forestry Division vegetation ordinance

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will approve the minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting. The committee will discuss and accept public comment on Board Bill 62, an ordinance that would regulate the operation of golf carts on streets, alleys, and public right‑of‑way in St. Louis. No resolutions or additional discussions are scheduled.

• Approve minutes from the October 2, 2025 committee meeting
• Review and take public comment on Board Bill 62 – ordinance regulating golf carts on city streets, alleys, and public right‑of‑way
• No resolutions for review
• No additional committee discussions scheduled

The Public Safety Committee approved the minutes from the September 25 meeting. It passed Board Bill 74, authorizing the City Emergency Management Agency to accept a $697,678.87 Hazard Mitigation Grant. The committee also approved the use of the Mental Health Board as the independent scorer for 2026 Prop S funds and adopted the full timeline for the Prop S RFP, including opening on Oct. 6, 2025 and award announcements in November.

• Approved September 25 minutes (5 Aye, 0 No)
• Passed Board Bill 74 with Do Pass recommendation (6 Aye, 0 No)
• Approved Mental Health Board as scorer for Prop S funds (6 Aye, 0 No)
• Approved RFP opening date of Monday, Oct 6, 2025 (6 Aye, 0 No)
• Approved full Prop S RFP timeline and related dates (6 Aye, 0 No)
• Adjourned meeting (6 Aye, 0 No)

Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee

The Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee will hear public comment on two board bills directing the Director of Streets to install speed humps: one on multiple blocks of Carter Avenue (BB 53) and another in the 9th ward (BB 67). No resolutions or other substantive discussions are scheduled.

• Board Bill 53: Install speed humps on 4100–4600 blocks of Carter Avenue
• Board Bill 67: Install speed humps in the 9th ward

Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee

The St. Louis Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee will review three Board Bills: a zoning change for McNair Avenue, a repeal and enactment of an ordinance regarding the Missouri Clean Energy District, and a quit claim deed for property on Dr. Martin Luther King Drive.

• Zoning change from 'F' to 'C' district on McNair Avenue
• Repeal of Ordinance 69056 regarding the Property Assessment Clean Energy Act
• Quit claim deed for property at 1134 and 1138 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive for $275,000

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will consider final passage of an ordinance accepting a $697,678.87 Hazard Mitigation Grant from SEMA for seven flood-prone properties in Ellendale, and a first-reading ordinance to join the Missouri Clean Energy District for PACE financing. Several speed hump ordinances are up for perfection or final passage across multiple wards, and a committee recommends renewing blight designation for the Cortex West redevelopment area, allowing continued eminent domain use.

• B.B. #74: Accept $697,678.87 from SEMA for flood-prone properties in Ellendale (final passage on consent)
• B.B. #68: Renew blight determination for Cortex West redevelopment, extending eminent domain authority (do-pass recommendation from HUDZ)
• B.B. #80: First reading to join Missouri Clean Energy District for property-assessed clean energy financing
• B.B. #25CSAAIC: Amend airport code to regulate rental car operations at St. Louis Lambert International Airport (perfection)
• Res. #118: Recognize legislative staff bargaining unit at the Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen unanimously adopted the Courtesy Resolutions Calendar and approved the minutes from the September 26 meeting. It also approved the Mayor’s appointments to the 2019 Grand Center Community Improvement District and the Art Museum Subdistrict by unanimous voice vote. Additionally, the Board suspended its rules to introduce Resolution 127 and Board Bill 78, each passing with 15 Aye votes and no opposition.

• Adopted Courtesy Resolutions Calendar (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved September 26 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Mayor’s appointment to 2019 Grand Center Community Improvement District (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Mayor’s appointments to Art Museum Subdistrict (unanimous voice vote)
• Suspended rules to introduce Resolution 127 (15 Aye, 0 No)
• Suspended rules to introduce Board Bill 78 (15 Aye, 0 No)
• Placed Resolution 127 En Banc (unanimous voice vote)
• Moved Resolution 127 to Courtesy Resolutions Calendar (15 Aye, 0 No)

Personnel & Administration Committee

The Personnel & Administration Committee will discuss the voluntary recognition of the United Auto Workers for the Board of Aldermen's legislative staff. Members will also discuss employee performance reviews and a records retention policy.

• Resolution 118: Recognition of United Auto Workers as bargaining representative for Organizing Committee of the Legislative Staff
• Discussion on performance reviews for Board of Aldermen employees
• Discussion on Records Retention Policy
• Discussion on various personnel issues

The Personnel & Administration Committee adopted the minutes from the September 11, 2025 meeting. It entered a closed session to discuss hiring the 7th Ward Legislative Assistant and later returned to open session. The committee also approved reposting the 3rd Ward Legislative Assistant position for a two‑week period beginning October 6, 2025. All motions passed unanimously.

• Adopted September 11, 2025 committee minutes (4-0)
• Approved closed session to discuss 7th Ward Legislative Assistant hiring (4-0)
• Approved return to open session (4-0)
• Reposted 3rd Ward Legislative Assistant position for 2 weeks (4-0)

Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee

The Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee will discuss a bill to renew blight determinations for the Cortex West Redevelopment Area. The committee will also receive a compliance report regarding City Code Chapter 3.160.

• Board Bill 68: Renewal of blight determinations to allow CORTEX West Redevelopment Corporation to continue using eminent domain
• 2025 City Code Chapter 3.160 Compliance Report presented by Otis Williams

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will discuss the purchase and demolition of seven flood-prone properties in the Ellendale neighborhood. Members are also considering several ordinances regarding traffic calming and the repeal of obsolete city boards.

• B.B. #74: Authorization to accept $697,678.87 in Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding from SEMA
• B.B. #43: Policy for purchase and demolition of seven flood-prone properties in Ellendale
• B.B. #34AAIC: Installation of speed humps on the 3600-4600 blocks of Lee Avenue
• B.B. #25CSAAIC: New chapter in Airports and Aviation Code for rental car operations at St. Louis Lambert International Airport
• B.B. #72: Naming of Brian Mckenna Way on Nottingham Street

Personnel & Administration Committee

The Personnel & Administration Committee will meet to hire a Legislative Assistant for the 7th ward. The committee will also discuss extending the job posting for the 3rd ward Legislative Assistant position.

• Hiring of Legislative Assistant for the 7th ward
• Discussion on extending the posting for the 3rd Ward Legislative Assistant position

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review Board Bill 74, which would allow the City Emergency Management Agency to accept and spend $697,678.87 in Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding from the State of Missouri Emergency Management Agency, including a required city match and related contracts. The committee will also discuss funding from Proposition S. Public comment will be taken on both items.

• Board Bill 74: authorize City Emergency Management Agency to accept $697,678.87 Hazard Mitigation Grant from SEMA, appropriate funds, match, and related contracts
• Discussion of Proposition S funding (Prop S)

The committee approved the minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting. It passed Board Bill 52, which modifies the Thirteenth Ward Liquor Control District, and Board Bill 69, which amends boiler inspection rules, both with a Do Pass recommendation. The members also excused Mr. Oldenburg and Ms. Sonnier for necessary absences and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved August 7, 2025 minutes (4 Aye)
• Passed Board Bill 52 out of committee with Do Pass recommendation (4 Aye)
• Passed Board Bill 69 out of committee with Do Pass recommendation (4 Aye)
• Excused Mr. Oldenburg and Ms. Sonnier for necessary absence (4 Aye)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)

Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee

The Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee will discuss and take public comment on three Board Bills: BB71 directs speed humps in the 2nd ward, BB72 designates an honorary street name 'Brian McKenna Way,' and BB73 vacates street rights for 13th Street from Cole Street to Dr. Martin Luther King Drive and two adjacent alleys. The committee will also consider Resolution 111 affirming support for Executive Order 92 to create a regulatory framework for data centers.

• BB71: Install speed humps on various blocks in the 2nd ward to calm traffic.
• BB72: Honorary street name 'Brian McKenna Way' at Childress Avenue and Nottingham Street east to Tamm Avenue.
• BB73: Conditional vacation of above-surface, surface, and sub-surface rights for vehicle, equestrian, and pedestrian travel on 13th Street from Cole Street to Dr. Martin Luther King Drive and two alleys in City Blocks 270 and 547.
• Resolution 111: Support for Executive Order 92 directing a framework regulating data centers in St. Louis.

The committee approved the minutes from the September 24, 2025 meeting. It passed Board Bills 71, 72, and 73 with Do Pass recommendations, authorizing speed humps, an honorary street name, and the vacation of specific alleys. The committee also gave a Do Pass recommendation to Resolution 111 supporting a data‑center regulatory framework. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved September 24, 2025 minutes (6 Aye, 0 No)
• Passed Board Bill 71 (speed humps) out of committee with Do Pass Recommendation (5 Aye, 0 No)
• Passed Board Bill 72 (honorary street name) out of committee with Do Pass Recommendation (6 Aye, 0 No)
• Passed Board Bill 73 (alley vacation) out of committee with Do Pass Recommendation (6 Aye, 0 No)
• Passed Resolution 111 (data‑center framework) out of committee with Do Pass Recommendation (5 Aye, 1 No)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee

The Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee will hold a regular meeting with no board bills or resolutions for review. The committee will discuss the Mayor's appointments to the Board of Adjustment and review a presentation on Topical Housing by the Executive Director of the Community Development Agency. Public comment will be taken on these discussion items. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and other procedural matters.

• Discussion of Mayoral appointees to the Board of Adjustment
• Presentation by Nahuel Fefer, Executive Director of Community Development Agency, on Topical Housing
• Approval of minutes from September 9, 2025 meeting

Legislation & Rules Committee

The Legislation & Rules Committee will discuss and take public comment on two board bills: one to repeal sections of the city code related to the Zoological Board of Control, and another to repeal various obsolete boards and commissions. No other items are on the agenda.

• Board Bill 64: Repeal sections of city code relating to the Zoological Board of Control
• Board Bill 65: Repeal various obsolete boards and commissions from city code

The Legislation & Rules Committee voted to pass Board Bill 64, which repeals parts of the city code concerning the Zoological Board of Control, and Board Bill 65, which removes obsolete boards and commissions from the code. Both motions received unanimous affirmative votes. The committee also voted to excuse member Mr. Cohn from the meeting.

• Passed Board Bill 64 out of committee (5‑0)
• Passed Board Bill 65 out of committee (5‑0)
• Excused Mr. Cohn from the committee meeting (4‑0)

Board of Aldermen

The St. Louis Board of Aldermen will vote on a new ordinance to regulate Accessory Dwelling Units and consider accepting a state grant for flood-prone property demolition. The meeting also includes routine approvals for speed humps and the appointment of city officials.

• Ordinance to regulate Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
• Accepting $697,678.87 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding
• Directing installation of speed humps on Lee Avenue and 14th Ward blocks
• Approving redevelopment plan for 200 South 4th St.
• Appointing Denean Vaughn and James Dallas to the Board of Adjustment

Public Safety Committee

The St. Louis Board of Aldermen Public Safety Committee will discuss Board Bill 52, which repeals a liquor control district ordinance, and Board Bill 69, which amends boiler inspection rules.

• Board Bill 52: Repeals Thirteenth Ward Liquor Control District ordinance
• Board Bill 69: Amends boiler inspection and inspector qualification rules

The Public Safety Committee approved the August 7 minutes and unanimously passed Board Bill 52, which repeals the existing Thirteenth Ward Liquor Control District and creates a new district with a five‑year moratorium on new liquor licenses. The committee also unanimously passed Board Bill 69, amending boiler inspection rules. Members excused Mr. Oldenburg and Ms. Sonnier for necessary absences, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved August 7 minutes (4‑aye)
• Passed Board Bill 52 out of committee with Do Pass recommendation (4‑aye)
• Passed Board Bill 69 out of committee with Do Pass recommendation (4‑aye)
• Excused Mr. Oldenburg and Ms. Sonnier for necessary absences (4‑aye)
• Adjourned meeting by unanimous consent

Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee

The Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee will discuss two board bills regarding the installation of speed humps. The committee will also review a presentation on road safety concerns for Metrolink and Metrobus commuters.

• Board Bill 61: Installation of speed humps on the 6700 Block of Alabama Avenue
• Board Bill 70: Installation of speed humps on certain blocks in the Fourteenth Ward
• Discussion Item 1: Presentation by Griffin Lovato on road safety for Metrolink and Metrobus commuters

General

The Budget & Public Employees Committee will meet to discuss the Rams Settlement Fund expenditures. No Board Bills or Resolutions are scheduled for review.

• Approval of September 4, 2025, committee minutes
• Discussion: Rams Settlement Fund expenditures

The Budget & Public Employees Committee approved the minutes from the September 24, 2025 meeting with a 3‑aye, 0‑no vote. The committee then moved to adjourn, which was carried by unanimous consent. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes of Sep 24, 2025 meeting (3 aye, 0 no)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)

Board of Aldermen

The St. Louis Board of Aldermen will meet to consider ordinances for traffic calming via speed humps, a new policy for flood-prone property demolition, and a zoning amendment defining Accessory Dwelling Units. The body will also approve a redevelopment plan and a Community Improvement District.

• Speed humps on Lee Avenue (3600-4600 blocks)
• Speed humps in the 9th Ward
• Speed humps in the 14th Ward
• Speed humps in the 2nd Ward
• Zoning amendment for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

The Board voted to adopt the Courtesy Resolutions Consent Calendar, placing Resolutions 100, 102, 77, 80‑81, 78‑99 (excluding 92), and 65 En Banc. A subsequent motion placed all remaining courtesy resolutions En Banc. The minutes from the July 11 and August 26 meetings were also approved. All votes were unanimous except the initial suspension motion, which passed 14‑0.

• Motion to suspend rules to introduce Resolutions 100 and 102 carried 14‑0
• Resolution 100 placed En Banc (unanimous voice vote)
• Resolution 77 placed En Banc (unanimous voice vote)
• Resolutions 80 and 81 placed En Banc (unanimous voice vote)
• Resolutions 78‑99 (excluding 92) placed En Banc (unanimous voice vote)
• Resolution 65 placed En Banc (unanimous voice vote)
• All remaining courtesy resolutions placed En Banc (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted the Courtesy Resolutions Consent Calendar (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Aldermen

The St. Louis Board of Aldermen will discuss installing speed humps on Lee Avenue and in the First Ward, and will consider an ordinance to regulate accessory dwelling units. The body is also set to authorize a $120,000 grant for the American Sustainable Cities Initiative.

• Speed humps on Lee Avenue blocks 3600-4600
• Speed humps in the First Ward
• Ordinance regulating golf cart operation
• Zoning change from F to C district on McNair Avenue
• Ordinance to repeal Zoological Board of Control sections

The St. Louis Board of Aldermen adopted the Courtesy Resolutions Consent Calendar and approved the minutes from the July 11 and August 26 meetings, both by unanimous voice vote. The Board also third‑read and finally passed several Board Bills, including an ordinance updating interior standards for residential rentals. All actions were recorded as unanimous voice votes.

• Adopted Courtesy Resolutions Consent Calendar (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved minutes of July 11 and August 26 meetings (unanimous voice vote)
• Passed Board Bill 18 amending interior requirements for residential rentals (third read, delivered to mayor)
• Passed Board Bill 40 authorizing lease for Improved Wharf parking (third read, delivered to mayor)
• Passed Board Bill 48 authorizing easement for Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (third read, delivered to mayor)
• Passed Board Bill 50 vacating rights for North‑South Alley in City Block 706 (third read, delivered to mayor)
• Passed Board Bill 42 amending zoning code lot size and density rules (third read, delivered to mayor)
• Passed Board Bill 44 establishing registration process for neighborhood organizations (third read, delivered to mayor)

Personnel & Administration Committee

The St. Louis Personnel & Administration Committee will discuss a performance review process. It will also review a proposed Records Retention Policy. Additionally, the committee will consider posting open Legislative Assistant positions for the 7th and 3rd Wards.

• Performance review discussion
• Records Retention Policy discussion
• Open Legislative Assistant position for the 7th Ward
• Open Legislative Assistant position for the 3rd Ward

Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee

The Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee will discuss and take public comment on Board Bill Number 60, which would amend the zoning code to define, permit, and regulate Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). The bill includes an emergency clause. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Board Bill Number 60: ordinance to amend zoning code to allow Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), with emergency clause

Budget & Public Employees Committee

The Budget & Public Employees Committee will meet to discuss and receive a report on how Rams Settlement Funds are being spent. The meeting includes a PowerPoint presentation regarding Rams interest.

• Report on Rams Settlement Fund expenditures

The committee approved the minutes from the July 30, 2025 meeting with a 5‑aye vote. A report on the Rams Settlement Fund was presented and public testimony was heard. The Chair announced that Ms. Tyus will no longer be a member of the committee due to repeated absences. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved July 30, 2025 minutes (5‑aye, 0‑no)
• Removed Ms. Tyus from committee (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)

Board of Aldermen

This special meeting of the Board of Aldermen is almost entirely procedural, with no board bills, resolutions, or public hearings on the agenda. The only substantive item is a report from the Personnel and Administration Committee, which may be discussed in closed session under Missouri law for personnel matters. The meeting also includes a calendar of future full board meetings.

• Report from the Personnel and Administration Committee (possible closed session)
• No board bills, resolutions, or public hearings scheduled

Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee

The Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee is meeting to review a proposed redevelopment plan. The committee will consider a blighting study and a potential tax abatement for a specific area in the city.

• Board Bill 39: Redevelopment Plan and Blighting Study for 200 South 4th St. Area
• Proposed tax abatement of 90 percent of assessed value of incremental improvements for up to 20 years

Personnel & Administration Committee

The Personnel & Administration Committee will approve minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting. No board bills or resolutions are pending. The committee will discuss and take public comment on hiring a Legislative Assistant for the 3rd ward, and intends to make that hire. The meeting includes standard procedural items and announcements.

• Approval of minutes from the August 21, 2025 committee meeting
• Discussion and public comment on hiring a Legislative Assistant for the 3rd ward

Personnel & Administration Committee

The St. Louis Board of Aldermen Personnel & Administration Committee will interview candidates for a Financial Analyst position and vote on hiring a Legislative Assistant for the 10th ward and an Executive Secretary. The meeting may include closed sessions for employee matters.

• Interviews for Financial Analyst Position
• Hiring of 10th ward Legislative Assistant
• Hiring of Executive Secretary
• Closed meeting for employee matters

The Personnel & Administration Committee adopted the minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting. It approved a motion to go into closed session at 10:24 a.m., which was later exited. A second closed‑session period began at 1:41 p.m. and was also exited. The meeting was adjourned at 2:51 p.m.

• Adopt minutes of Aug 14 2025 committee meeting (3 ayes, 0 no) – carried
• Motion to go into closed session at 10:24 a.m. (3 ayes, 0 no) – carried
• Motion to leave closed session (first) (4 ayes, 0 no) – carried
• Motion to go into closed session at 1:41 p.m. (4 ayes, 0 no) – carried
• Motion to leave closed session (second) (4 ayes, 0 no) – carried
• Adjournment at 2:51 p.m. – carried

Personnel & Administration Committee

The Personnel & Administration Committee will discuss four personnel matters: hiring a Financial Analyst, staff salaries, employee performance reviews, and posting for an Executive Secretary and a 10th Ward Legislative Assistant. No public comment will be taken during these discussions. Portions of the meeting may be closed to the public under state law for personnel discussions. No board bills or resolutions are scheduled for review.

• Discussion of hiring a Financial Analyst
• Discussion of staff salaries
• Discussion of employee performance reviews
• Discussion of posting for an Executive Secretary position
• Discussion of posting for a 10th Ward Legislative Assistant position

Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee

The Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee will discuss and take public comment on the Single-Stream Recycling Program. No board bills or resolutions are scheduled for review. The meeting is primarily a discussion item with no legislative actions.

• Discussion of Single-Stream Recycling Program

Personnel & Administration Committee

The Personnel & Administration Committee will discuss personnel matters related to Board of Aldermen employees. No public comment will be taken, and portions of the meeting may be closed under state law for discussions of hiring, firing, or promotion.

• Discussion of personnel matters for Board of Aldermen employees
• Meeting may be closed to the public under Section 610.021 (3) for hiring/firing/promotion discussions
• No public comment allowed during the discussion item

Public Safety Committee

The St. Louis Board of Aldermen Public Safety Committee will review a proposed ordinance defining the Sheriff's powers and discuss city demolitions. No resolutions are on the agenda.

• Review Board Bill 33: ordinance defining Sheriff's powers
• Discussion: demolitions in the City of St. Louis

The Public Safety Committee approved the minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting. It adopted Amendment 2 to Board Bill 33, requiring the Sheriff’s Office to submit written expense explanations and monthly reports, with a unanimous 6‑aye vote. It adopted Amendment 1 to Board Bill 33, revising section headings and adding a sunset clause, also by a unanimous 6‑aye vote. Finally, the committee passed Board Bill 33 as amended out of committee with a Do Pass recommendation, again unanimously (6 ayes).

• Approved July 10, 2025 minutes (6 ayes)
• Adopted Amendment 2 to Board Bill 33 (6 ayes)
• Adopted Amendment 1 to Board Bill 33 (6 ayes)
• Passed Board Bill 33 as amended out of committee (6 ayes)

Budget & Public Employees Committee

The Budget & Public Employees Committee will meet to receive a report on how Rams Settlement Funds are being spent. No board bills or resolutions are scheduled for review.

• Report on Rams Settlement Fund Expenditures

The Budget & Public Employees Committee voted to approve the minutes from the June 6, 2025 meeting, with all five members voting aye. No board bills or resolutions were considered. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved June 6, 2025 minutes (5 Aye votes)
• Adjourned meeting by unanimous consent

Personnel & Administration Committee

The committee will meet to discuss personnel matters related to the Board of Aldermen. Portions of the meeting may be closed to the public to discuss the hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting of employees.

• Discussion of personnel matters related to the Board of Aldermen

Legislation & Rules Committee

The St. Louis Board of Aldermen's Legislation & Rules Committee will meet to review the credentials of the newly elected 8th Ward Alderman. No Board Bills or Resolutions are scheduled for review, and no public comment will be taken during the discussion.

• Review of credentials for newly elected 8th Ward Alderman
• Approval of minutes from June 24, 2025 committee meeting

The Legislation & Rules Committee approved the minutes from the June 24, 2025 meeting. It also approved the credentials of newly elected 8th Ward Alderman Jacquelin Cox Antwi out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved June 24, 2025 committee minutes (5‑0)
• Approved credentials of Alderman Jacquelin Cox Antwi out of committee (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)

Board of Aldermen

At the July 11 meeting the St. Louis Board of Aldermen will give final consent to several board bills, including the issuance of revenue bonds and acceptance of a grant. Ordinances covering street speed humps, flood‑prone property demolition, a new community improvement district, rental‑car operations at the airport, and zoning code adjustments will also be adopted. The body will also approve a lease for a waterfront property, a sewer easement, and a street‑vacancy for a north‑south alley.

• B.B. #56 – authorize revenue bonds up to $5 million for parking‑meter projects
• B.B. #47 – approve a $120,000 subaward from Bloomberg Philanthropies via Johns Hopkins University
• B.B. #48 – grant an easement to the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District for sewer and storm‑water work
• B.B. #42 – amend the zoning code to change minimum lot size and density rules for single‑family and two‑family dwellings
• B.B. #19 – establish the Jefferson Arms Community Improvement District and authorize a related transportation project agreement

Health & Human Development Committee

The Health & Human Development Committee will meet to discuss animal control issues. The session includes a discussion with City Animal Control representatives regarding stray dogs and staff patrols.

• Discussion with City Animal Control regarding stray dogs and staff patrols

The committee approved the minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting after a motion by Alderman Oldenburg and a second by Chairwoman Boyd; three members voted aye and the motion carried. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion from Alderman Oldenburg, seconded by Alderman Sonnier, and the motion carried by unanimous consent. No other bills, resolutions, or actions were taken.

• Approved minutes of June 12, 2025 meeting (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)

Personnel & Administration Committee

The Personnel and Administration Committee will meet to review candidates for two open positions. The committee will also consider extending the application deadline for the Financial Analyst role.

• Discussion of applicants for Financial Analyst position
• Possible extension of Financial Analyst application deadline
• Discussion of applicants for 8th Ward Legislative Assistant position

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will hold a public hearing and discussion on Board Bill 33, which would define the powers delegated to the St. Louis Sheriff and prohibit activities not specifically authorized by law. The committee will also consider Resolution 51, which would appropriate $1,974,015.91 in unexpended crime prevention funds from FY2024 and FY2025, and discuss proposals for youth crime prevention programs. The committee may recess as a subcommittee and then reconvene to adopt the resolution.

• Board Bill 33 – Ordinance requested by the Sheriff to define delegated powers and prohibited activities.
• Resolution 51 – Appropriation of $1,974,015.91 in unexpended crime prevention funds for FY2024 and FY2025.
• Public discussion on proposals from community organizations for youth crime prevention programs.
• Possible subcommittee recess to review funding proposals before final vote on Resolution 51.

The committee approved the minutes from the May 29, 2025 meeting unanimously. It adopted Amendment 1 to Board Bill 33, striking the words “and secure” after “collect,” with a 5‑aye vote. Amendments 2, 3, and 4 to Board Bill 33 each failed, receiving 3‑aye/2‑no/1‑present, 2‑aye/3‑no/1‑present, and 2‑aye/3‑no/1‑present votes respectively. A proposed amendment reallocating $20,000 from several charities in Resolution 51 also failed with a 3‑aye/3‑no tie.

• Approved May 29, 2025 minutes (6‑aye)
• Adopted Amendment 1 to Board Bill 33 (5‑aye)
• Rejected Amendment 2 to Board Bill 33 (3‑aye, 2‑no, 1‑present)
• Rejected Amendment 3 to Board Bill 33 (2‑aye, 3‑no, 1‑present)
• Rejected Amendment 4 to Board Bill 33 (2‑aye, 3‑no, 1‑present)
• Rejected Amendment 1 to Resolution 51 (3‑aye, 3‑no)

Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee

The Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee will review Board Bill 42, which amends Chapter 26 of the Zoning Code to adjust minimum lot size regulations for single-family and two-family dwellings. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the Kennedy Room.

• Board Bill 42: Amends Chapter 26 of the Zoning Code to adjust minimum lot size regulations
• Meeting location: Kennedy Room
• Meeting time: Monday, July 7, 2025 - 2:00 PM

The committee approved the minutes from the July 1, 2025 meeting by a 7‑0 vote. Members moved Board Bill 42 to be considered En Banc, which passed by voice vote. The bill was then passed out of committee with a Do Pass recommendation by a 7‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved minutes of July 1, 2025 meeting (7 Ayes, 0 No)
• Moved Board Bill 42 to En Banc (voice vote)
• Passed Board Bill 42 out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation (7 Ayes, 0 No)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)

Personnel & Administration Committee

The Personnel & Administration Committee will discuss posting the Legislative Assistant position for the 8th Ward. No board bills or resolutions are up for review. The meeting is procedural with only one discussion item.

• Discussion of posting Legislative Assistant for 8th Ward

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review Board Bill 43, which establishes a policy to govern the purchase and demolition of seven flood-prone properties in the Ellendale neighborhood using Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding from the state. After the main meeting, the committee will reconvene as the Prop S Subcommittee to discuss proposals for youth crime prevention programs and potential funding from City Prop S funds. The committee will also approve minutes from the May 29, 2025, meeting.

• Review of Board Bill 43 for purchase and demolition of seven flood-prone properties in Ellendale via HMGP/SEMA funds
• Discussion of youth crime prevention program proposals in the Prop S Subcommittee
• Potential allocation of City Prop S funds for selected programs
• Approval of minutes from the May 29, 2025, committee meeting
• Public comment on Board Bill 43 and Prop S Subcommittee items

The Public Safety Committee moved Board Bill 14 out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation, authorizing the Department of Public Safety to accept a Justice Department grant of up to $351,935. The committee also created a Proposition S Sub‑Committee composed of five members. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Board Bill 14 to accept up to $351,935 DOJ grant (unanimous consent)
• Created Proposition S Sub‑Committee with members Clark‑Hubbard, Sonnier, Velazquez, Aldridge, Narayan (5 Aye votes)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will take final votes on multiple funding appropriations for transit and street improvements, including $26.3 million from the Transportation Trust Fund and two $13.657 million transit sales tax allocations to Bi-State Development Agency. First readings include a five-year liquor license moratorium for the 13th Ward and a conditional alley vacation near Lafayette Avenue. Several speed hump installations and a $5.6 million city-wide street improvement program are up for perfection.

• B.B. #49: Five-year moratorium on new package/drink liquor licenses in the 13th Ward Liquor Control District, with exceptions for specific areas.
• B.B. #38: $5,600,000 city-wide street improvement program for gutters, sidewalks, resurfacing, and beautification.
• B.B. #47: $120,000 grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies’ American Sustainable Cities Initiative via Johns Hopkins University for Planning and Urban Design.
• B.B. #35 & #36: $26,308,000 from Transportation Trust Fund and two $13,657,000 transit sales tax appropriations to Bi-State Development Agency for FY2025–2026.
• B.B. #19: Establishing the Jefferson Arms Community Improvement District with a transportation project agreement.

Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee

The Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee will discuss and take public comment on three board bills: a permanent sewer easement for the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (Bill 48), a conditional alley vacation for Lift for Life Academy to build an athletic field (Bill 50), and a directive to install speed humps in the first ward (Bill 51). The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Board Bill 48: Permanent easement to MSD for sewer and stormwater improvements on designated strips of ground, with an emergency clause.
• Board Bill 50: Conditional vacation of a 20-foot north/south alley in City Block 706 bounded by Carroll Street, Kosciusko Street, Lafayette Avenue, and 2nd Street for Lift for Life Academy.
• Board Bill 51: Directs the Director of Streets to install speed humps to calm traffic in the first ward.

Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee

The Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee will discuss four board bills. These include updates to residential rental interior requirements and the creation of a registration process for neighborhood organizations.

• Board Bill 18: Codifying interior requirements for residential rentals
• Board Bill 44: Establishing a registration process and database for neighborhood organizations
• Board Bill 45: Requiring notices to be sent to Registered Neighborhood Organizations
• Board Bill 47: Accepting a $120,000.00 subaward from Johns Hopkins University for the Bloomberg Philanthropies’ American Sustainable Cities Initiative

The Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee approved the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting. Ms. Sonnier moved to approve, Mr. Aldridge seconded, and the motion passed with a 6‑aye, 0‑no vote. No other actions were taken; board bills were listed for review but not decided.

• Approved June 17, 2025 committee minutes (6-0 vote)

Transportation & Commerce Committee

The Transportation & Commerce Committee will discuss and take public comment on three board bills: an ordinance regulating car rental operations at Lambert Airport, a 25-year lease for paid parking at the Improved Wharf, and a 25-year lease for the South Riverfront Redevelopment Project in Marine Villa and Mount Pleasant. The committee will also approve minutes from the June 25, 2025 meeting.

• Board Bill 25: Ordinance adding a chapter on car rental operations at St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
• Board Bill 40: 25-year lease between City and Port Authority for Improved Wharf for paid parking.
• Board Bill 41: 25-year lease between City and Port Authority for South Riverfront Redevelopment in Marine Villa and Mount Pleasant neighborhoods.
• Approval of committee minutes from June 25, 2025.

The Transportation & Commerce Committee approved the minutes from the June 25 meeting. It adopted two amendments to Board Bill 25 concerning car‑rental operations at St. Louis Lambert International Airport and then passed the amended bill out of committee. The committee also approved Board Bills 40 and 41, authorizing lease agreements for riverfront parking and South Riverfront redevelopment. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved June 25 meeting minutes (4 Aye votes) – motion carried
• Adopted Amendment 1 to Board Bill 25 (6 Aye votes) – Do Pass Recommendation
• Adopted Amendment 2 to Board Bill 25 (adopted without recorded vote) – Do Pass Recommendation
• Passed Board Bill 25 Committee Substitute as amended out of committee (5 Aye votes) – Do Pass Recommendation
• Passed Board Bill 40 out of committee (4 Aye votes) – Do Pass Recommendation
• Passed Board Bill 41 out of committee (4 Aye votes) – Do Pass Recommendation
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent) – motion carried

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will hold a full board meeting with several first-read bills and committee recommendations. Key items include a zoning code amendment adjusting minimum lot sizes for single-family and some two-family dwellings (B.B. #42), a new intoxicating cannabinoid control code (B.B. #46), and a $26.3 million appropriation to Bi-State Development Agency for transit. The board will also consider a redevelopment plan for 200 South 4th St., leases for riverfront properties, a policy for flood-prone property buyouts in Ellendale, and a registration system for neighborhood organizations.

• First reading of B.B. #42: Zoning code amendment adjusting minimum lot size for single-family and some two-family dwellings
• First reading of B.B. #46: New 'Intoxicating Cannabinoid Control Code' regulating sale of intoxicating cannabinoids
• Second reading of B.B. #35: Appropriation of $26,308,000 from Transportation Trust Fund to Bi-State Development Agency for transit
• Second reading of B.B. #38: $5,600,000 for 2025 St. Louis Works and 50/50 Sidewalk Programs citywide
• Consent agenda B.B. #22: $20,764,900 appropriation for Parking Division operating and capital expenses

Health & Human Development Committee

The Health & Human Development Committee will hold a discussion and receive an update from City Health Officials about measles in St. Louis. No board bills or resolutions are scheduled for review at this meeting.

• Discussion on measles and update from City Health Officials

Personnel & Administration Committee

The Personnel & Administration Committee will hold a discussion on the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. No public comment will be taken. No board bills or resolutions are scheduled for review.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2026 Budget items

Transportation & Commerce Committee

The Transportation & Commerce Committee will discuss several board bills regarding airport operations and annual tax appropriations. The body is reviewing funding transfers to the Bi-State Development Agency for the 2025-2026 period.

• Board Bill 35: $26,308,000 appropriation from the City Transportation Trust Fund to Bi-State Development Agency
• Board Bill 36: $13,657,000 appropriation from City Public Transit Sales Tax Trust Fund – Account ONE to Bi-State Development Agency
• Board Bill 37: $13,657,000 appropriation from City Public Transit Sales Tax Trust Fund – Account TWO to Bi-State Development Agency
• Board Bill 25: Ordinance to add a new chapter to the Airports and Aviation Code regarding car rental operations at St. Louis Lambert International Airport
• Board Bill 17: Authorization to accept State of Missouri grant agreements for airport operations

The Transportation & Commerce Committee voted to pass five board bills out of committee with Do Pass recommendations. Board Bill 17 authorizes streamlined acceptance of state airport grants. Board Bill 25 adopts a new chapter on car‑rental operations at Lambert Airport. Board Bills 35, 36 and 37 appropriate $26,308,000 and two amounts of $13,657,000 from city sales‑tax funds to the Bi‑State Development Agency for FY 2025‑2026. All motions carried unanimously (4‑0).

• Approved Board Bill 17 (airport grant acceptance) out of committee, Do Pass, 4‑0
• Approved Board Bill 25 (car‑rental operations ordinance) out of committee, Do Pass, 4‑0
• Approved Board Bill 35 (transportation sales‑tax appropriation $26,308,000) out of committee, Do Pass, 4‑0
• Approved Board Bill 36 (transit sales‑tax appropriation $13,657,000) out of committee, Do Pass, 4‑0
• Approved Board Bill 37 (transit sales‑tax appropriation $13,657,000) out of committee, Do Pass, 4‑0

Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee

The Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee will meet to discuss one board bill. The committee is reviewing a proposal to install speed humps to calm traffic on specific blocks in the 14th Ward.

• Board Bill 15: Installation of speed humps in the 14th Ward

The committee approved the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting by a 4‑0 vote. It also passed Board Bill Number 15, directing the Director of Streets to install speed humps on certain blocks in the 14th Ward, with a Do Pass recommendation, also by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes of June 18, 2025 meeting (4-0)
• Passed Board Bill 15 with Do Pass recommendation to install speed humps in the 14th Ward (4-0)

Legislation & Rules Committee

The Legislation & Rules Committee will discuss and take public comment on Board Bill Number 5, which would change the filing fee for citywide elected offices (mayor, comptroller, President of the Board of Aldermen) to $250 and for Aldermen to $100. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Board Bill Number 5: Reduces filing fee for citywide offices to $250 and for Aldermen to $100.

The Legislation & Rules Committee voted on Board Bill Number 5, which would change filing fees for citywide elected offices. The motion to pass the bill out of committee failed with 3 aye votes, 2 no votes, and 2 present votes. The committee then adjourned the meeting by unanimous consent.

• Board Bill Number 5 failed to pass out of committee (3 aye, 2 no, 2 present)
• Meeting adjourned by unanimous consent

Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee

The Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee will consider three board bills. Two bills direct the Director of Streets to install speed humps on specified blocks in the 5th ward and on Lee Avenue. The third bill authorizes $5,600,000 from the Street Improvement Fund for the 2025 St. Louis Works and 50/50 Sidewalk Programs, covering gutters, streets, sidewalks, and related projects city‑wide.

• Board Bill 32: ordinance for speed humps on various blocks in the 5th ward
• Board Bill 34: ordinance for speed humps on Lee Avenue blocks 3600‑4800
• Board Bill 38: $5,600,000 street‑improvement program authorizing construction and reconstruction of gutters, streets, sidewalks, and related works

The committee approved the minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting. It passed Board Bill 32 for a speed hump on Edwards Street with a Do Pass recommendation. It adopted two amendments to Board Bill 34 and passed Board Bill 34AAIC, all with Do Pass recommendations. Finally, it approved Board Bill 38, authorizing $5,600,000 for citywide street and sidewalk projects, with a Do Pass recommendation.

• Approved minutes of June 11, 2025 committee meeting (4-0)
• Passed Board Bill 32 (speed hump on Edwards St) out of committee with Do Pass (4-0)
• Adopted Amendment 1 to Board Bill 34 (remove blocks 4600, 4700, 4800) with Do Pass (4-0)
• Adopted friendly amendment to Board Bill 34 (add “(s)” after “speed hump”) with Do Pass (4-0)
• Passed Board Bill 34AAIC out of committee with Do Pass (4-0)
• Passed Board Bill 38 (St. Louis Works & 50/50 Sidewalk Programs, $5,600,000) out of committee with Do Pass (5-0)

Board of Aldermen

This special full board meeting will consider final passage of three consent bills: a $4,999,526 CDBG appropriation, a $6,999,198 PRO Housing grant agreement, and a $30,000,000 transfer of Rams Settlement funds into the Tornado Relief and Recovery Fund. No other business is on the agenda.

• Final passage of B.B. #28: $4,999,526 in Community Development Block Grant funds to Community Development Administration
• Final passage of B.B. #29: $6,999,198 in Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) funds from HUD
• Final passage of B.B. #31AAFL: $30,000,000 from Rams Settlement Funds deposited into Tornado Relief and Recovery Fund
• All three bills contain emergency clauses and are on the consent calendar

Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee

The Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee will discuss and take public comment on two board bills. One bill would rezone multiple parcels in City Blocks 3691 and 3708 to commercial and office use. Another would establish the Jefferson Arms Community Improvement District and authorize a transportation project agreement. A discussion item on the Jefferson Arms CID is also scheduled.

• Board Bill 19: Establish Jefferson Arms Community Improvement District, including a transportation project agreement with the city
• Board Bill 4: Rezone parcels at 4372-80 St. Louis Avenue and multiple addresses on Maffitt Avenue, St. Louis Avenue, and N. Taylor Avenue to Area Commercial and Office District (includes emergency clause)
• Discussion of the Jefferson Arms Community Improvement District petition

The committee approved the minutes from the June 5, 10 and 12, 2025 meetings by a 5‑0 vote. It passed Board Bill 19, establishing the Jefferson Arms Community Improvement District, with a Do Pass recommendation by a 6‑1 vote. It also passed Board Bill 4, changing zoning to the G Area Commercial District, with a Do Pass recommendation (no votes recorded).

• Approved minutes of June 5, 10, 12, 2025 (5-0)
• Passed Board Bill 19 out of Committee with Do Pass recommendation (6-1)
• Passed Board Bill 4 out of Committee with Do Pass recommendation (0-0)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will vote on $30 million from Rams Settlement funds for tornado relief and appropriations totaling over $53 million for transit operations. They also consider conditional street vacations, a zoning change, and speed hump installations. Several bills are introduced on transit funding, sheriff powers, and traffic calming.

• $30 million Rams Settlement appropriation for tornado relief and recovery (BB#31AAIC)
• $26.3 million from Transportation Trust Fund to Bi-State Development Agency for transit (BB#35)
• $13.657 million each from two transit sales tax trust funds (Accounts ONE and TWO) to Bi-State (BB#36, #37)
• Conditional vacation of LaSalle Street and Dillon Drive (BB#26, #27)
• Zoning change at 4535 S. Grand Blvd from commercial to single-family (BB#2)

Health & Human Development Committee

The Health & Human Development Committee will hold a discussion and take public comment on a proposed rodeo tool ban, which would prohibit items like electric prods, flank straps, and spurs. The committee will also approve minutes from its May 15 meeting. No other legislative items are scheduled for review.

• Discussion with Christian Animal Rights Association on banning rodeo tools (electric prods, flank straps, spurs) in St. Louis
• Approval of minutes from May 15, 2025 committee meeting

The committee did not have a quorum, with only two members present. Despite that, the members voted to approve the minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting. The motion passed with three ayes and no votes against. No other actions were decided.

• Approved May 15, 2025 committee minutes (Aye-3, No-0)

Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee

The Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee will discuss Board Bill Number 31. This ordinance proposes using $30,000,000.00 from Rams Settlement Funds for the Tornado Relief and Recovery Fund.

• Board Bill Number 31: $30,000,000.00 appropriation from Rams Settlement Funds to the Tornado Relief and Recovery Fund

The Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee voted 8‑0 to pass Board Bill 31AAIC with a Do Pass recommendation, authorizing $30,000,000 from Rams Settlement Funds for the Tornado Relief and Recovery Fund. Afterward, the committee adjourned the meeting by unanimous voice vote. No other actions were taken.

• Passed Board Bill 31AAIC authorizing $30M from Rams Settlement Funds to Tornado Relief and Recovery Fund (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting by unanimous voice vote

Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee

The Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee will discuss and take public comment on several board bills, including a $20.8 million appropriation for the Parking Division's operating and capital expenses, conditional vacations of LaSalle Street and Dillon Drive, and installation of speed humps in the 5th and 1st wards. The committee will also hear the St. Louis Water Department's annual report.

• Board Bill 22: $20,764,900 appropriation for Parking Division expenses, including $1,980,442 for capital improvements
• Board Bill 26: Conditional vacation of above-surface, surface, and sub-surface rights on LaSalle Street from Dillon Drive to St. Ange Avenue
• Board Bill 27: Conditional vacation of easternmost 10 feet of Dillon Drive from Chouteau Avenue south to LaSalle Street
• Board Bills 16 and 30: Directing installation of speed humps in the 5th Ward and in the 1st Ward and Carondelet Park
• St. Louis Water Department annual report presented to committee

The committee approved the minutes from the May 28 meeting. It passed five board bills recommending speed humps in the 5th and 1st Wards and Carondelet Park, and a $20,764,900 appropriation for the Parking Division. All motions received unanimous affirmative votes. No resolutions or other actions were taken.

• Approved May 28 minutes (4-0)
• Passed Board Bill 16 (speed humps in 5th Ward) out of committee, Do Pass (4-0)
• Passed Board Bill 22 (Parking Division $20,764,900 budget) out of committee, Do Pass (4-0)
• Passed Board Bill 26 (vacate rights on LaSalle Street) out of committee, Do Pass (5-0)
• Passed Board Bill 27 (vacate rights on Dillon Drive) out of committee, Do Pass (5-0)
• Passed Board Bill 30 (speed humps in 1st Ward and Carondelet Park) out of committee, Do Pass (5-0)

Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee

The Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee will discuss and take public comment on Board Bill 31, which appropriates $30 million from Rams Settlement Funds to the Tornado Relief and Recovery Fund. The committee will also review the Impacted Tenants Form Application for tornado-disaster areas as outlined in related legislation. This is a special meeting of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen.

• Board Bill 31: $30,000,000 appropriation from Rams Settlement Funds for tornado relief and recovery, with an emergency clause
• Discussion Item 1: Review of the Impacted Tenants Form Application for tornado-disaster areas
• Special meeting of the Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee

The Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee approved Amendment 1 to Board Bill 31, adding a clawback provision for contracts using tornado relief funds. It also adopted three amendments to Board Bill 31AA that define the tornado area and restrict fund use to impacted persons and property. Additionally, the committee approved the Impacted Tenant Application for disaster‑affected renters. All votes were 7‑0 in favor.

• Adopt Amendment 1 to Board Bill 31 (clawback provision) – passed 7-0
• Adopt Amendment 2 to Board Bill 31AA (define “Tornado” as May 16, 2025 storm area) – passed 7-0
• Adopt Amendment 3 to Board Bill 31AA (limit fund use to impacted persons/property) – passed 7-0
• Approve Impacted Tenant Application for tornado disaster areas – passed 7-0

Board of Aldermen

The Budget & Public Employees Committee will discuss Board Bill Number 1. This ordinance proposes appropriations for City government operations, various trust funds, and bonded indebtedness for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2025.

• Board Bill Number 1: Appropriation of $1,408,839,432 for FY 2026
• Establishment of City tax rates
• Appropriations for Water Division, St. Louis Airport Commission, and Police Contracts Fund

The Budget & Public Employees Committee approved the minutes from the May 31 and June 2 meetings by a 4‑aye vote. The committee then passed Board Bill Number 1, an appropriation of $1,408,839,432 for the fiscal year, as amended, with a Do Pass recommendation, also by a 4‑aye vote. All motions were carried by unanimous consent and the meeting adjourned at 9:26 a.m.

• Approved minutes of May 31 and June 2 meetings (4 aye)
• Passed Board Bill Number 1 as amended out of committee with Do Pass recommendation (4 aye)
• Motion to put Board Bill Number 1 before committee carried by unanimous consent
• Motion to refer Board Bill Number 1 En Banc carried by unanimous consent
• Motion to adjourn meeting carried by unanimous consent

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen is reviewing funding appropriations for community development and housing, as well as lease extensions for golf facilities. The meeting also includes a vote on a new honorary street name and a zoning change for a property on S. Grand Blvd.

• B.B. #29: Proposed appropriation of $6,999,198 in PRO Housing funds to the Community Development Administration
• B.B. #28: Proposed appropriation of $4,999,526 in Community Development Block Grant funds
• B.B. #8 and #9: Lease extension agreements for CF Forest Park Arcis LLC and Evergreen Alliance Golf Limited, L.P.
• B.B. #2: Proposed zoning change from Neighborhood Commercial to Single-Family Dwelling at 4535 S. Grand Blvd.
• B.B. #20: Authorization of the honorary street name 'Pestello Way' on Laclede Avenue

The Board adopted the Courtesy Resolutions Calendar and approved several courtesy resolutions by unanimous voice vote. It also approved the minutes of the May 30 and June 3 meetings unanimously. A motion placed Board Bill Numbers 8 and 9 at the end of the Third Reading and Final Passage of the Board Bills Consent Calendar.

• Suspended rules to introduce Resolution 37 (11 Aye, 0 No) – motion carried
• En Banc Resolution 34 approved by unanimous voice vote
• En Banc Resolution 37 approved by unanimous voice vote
• En Banc Resolution 35 approved by unanimous voice vote
• Adopted the Courtesy Resolutions Calendar by unanimous voice vote
• Approved minutes of May 30 and June 3 meetings by unanimous voice vote
• Moved Board Bill 8 to Third Reading and Final Passage of Consent Calendar
• Moved Board Bill 9 to Third Reading and Final Passage of Consent Calendar

Budget & Public Employees Committee

The St. Louis Board of Aldermen Budget & Public Employees Committee will discuss a proposed ordinance to appropriate funds for the Fiscal Year 2026. The measure includes establishing city tax rates and appropriating over $1.4 billion for various city departments and special funds.

• Review Board Bill 1: Appropriation of $1,408,839,432 for FY 2026
• Review Board Bill 1: Ordinance to establish city tax rates
• Review Board Bill 1: Appropriation for Police Contracts Fund
• Review Board Bill 1: Appropriation for Employee Benefits Fund
• Review Board Bill 1: Appropriation for Affordable Housing Trust Fund

Personnel & Administration Committee

The Personnel & Administration Committee will interview candidates for the Executive Secretary position. No public comment will be taken, and portions of the meeting may be closed to discuss hiring. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the May 27 meeting.

• Interview candidates for Executive Secretary (closed session possible)

Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee

The St. Louis Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee will review two ordinances appropriating a combined $11.998 million in federal housing funds and discuss an application form for tenants affected by the recent tornado.

• Appropriates $4,999,526 in Community Development Block Grant funds
• Authorizes $6,999,198 in PRO Housing funds from HUD
• Discusses Impacted Tenants Form application for tornado disaster areas
• Board Bill 28 and 29 introduced by Alderwoman Shameem Clark-Hubbard

The committee voted unanimously to refer Board Bill 28, which appropriates $4,999,526 from Community Development Block Grant funds for tornado disaster relief, to the full board with a Do Pass recommendation. It also unanimously approved Board Bill 29, allocating $6,999,198 in PRO Housing funds for affordable housing, with a Do Pass recommendation. Both motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• En Banc Board Bill 28 passed (5-0)
• Board Bill 28 passed out of committee with Do Pass recommendation (5-0)
• En Banc Board Bill 29 passed (5-0)
• Board Bill 29 passed out of committee with Do Pass recommendation (5-0)
• Meeting adjourned by voice vote

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen is holding a special full board meeting. The only substantive item is a third reading of Board Bill #23AAFL, which would revise the Impacted Tenants Fund by updating tenant eligibility criteria and allowing fund money to be used for administrative costs. All other agenda items are procedural or empty.

• B.B.#23AAFL – Ordinance revising the Impacted Tenants Fund, updating tenant eligibility criteria, and authorizing administrative use of fund monies.

Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee

The Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee will discuss and take public comment on Board Bill 2, which would rezone 4535 S. Grand Blvd from Neighborhood Commercial (F) to Single-Family Dwelling (A). The bill includes an emergency clause. No other bills, resolutions, or committee discussions are on the agenda.

• Board Bill 2: Rezone 4535 S. Grand Blvd from 'F' Neighborhood Commercial to 'A' Single-Family Dwelling, with emergency clause.

The committee approved the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting by a 6‑0 vote. It also voted 7‑0 to pass Board Bill Number 2 out of committee with a Do Pass recommendation, which would rezone 4535 S. Grand Blvd. from Neighborhood Commercial to Single‑Family Dwelling.

• Approved May 27, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Passed Board Bill #2 out of committee with Do Pass recommendation (7-0)

Budget & Public Employees Committee

The Budget & Public Employees Committee will review and take public comment on Board Bill Number 1, which appropriates $1.4 billion for FY2026 city expenses, debt service, and various funds. The committee also plans a discussion with the Sheriff's Office and a further discussion on the FY2026 annual budget.

• Board Bill Number 1: appropriates $1,408,839,432 for FY2026, covering bonded indebtedness, tax rates, and dozens of city funds including Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Police Contracts Fund, and public safety sales tax funds
• Discussion with representatives from the City Sheriff's Office at 9:00 AM
• Committee discussion on FY2026 City Annual Budget at 11:30 AM, including possible recommendations
• Public comment session on Board Bill Number 1 at 10:00 AM

The Budget & Public Employees Committee approved the minutes from the May meetings (4‑0). It then adopted five amendments to Board Bill 1, each with a Do Pass Recommendation and a unanimous 5‑0 vote. No other motions were denied or tabled.

• Approved minutes of May 27, 29, 31 meetings (4‑0)
• Adopted Amendment 1 to Board Bill 1 (5‑0)
• Adopted Amendment 2 to Board Bill 1 (5‑0)
• Adopted Amendment 3 to Board Bill 1 (5‑0)
• Adopted Amendment 4 to Board Bill 1 (5‑0)
• Adopted Amendment 5 to Board Bill 1 (5‑0)

Budget & Public Employees Committee

The Budget & Public Employees Committee will discuss and take public comment on Board Bill Number 1, a $1,408,839,432 appropriation ordinance covering all city funds for FY2026. The committee will also receive a review of the annual budget from Budget Director Paul Payne and hold a public comment period.

• Board Bill Number 1: $1,408,839,432 appropriation for FY2026 covering bonded debt, city operations, water, airport, affordable housing, pensions, police contracts, and other funds
• Budget Director Paul Payne to present FY2026 annual city budget review
• Public comment session scheduled at 11:00 AM

The Budget & Public Employees Committee met on May 31, 2025 to review Board Bill 1 and hear a presentation of the FY 2026 city budget. No votes were taken on the budget or the bill. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will hold first readings for the parking division's $20.8M budget, new car rental rules at Lambert Airport, and two street vacations, then take final votes on amending the Impacted Tenants Fund and creating property tax relief for homes damaged by natural disasters. Several other bills—including speed humps, a parking district, lease extensions, and grants for opioid settlements and public health—are also up for final passage.

• B.B. #22: $20,764,900 appropriation for Parking Division operations and capital improvements
• B.B. #25: New chapter regulating car rental operations at St. Louis Lambert International Airport
• B.B. #26 & #27: Conditional vacation of street rights on LaSalle Street and Dillon Drive
• B.B. #23AA: Revision of Impacted Tenants Fund eligibility and use of funds for admin costs
• B.B. #24: Property tax assessment reduction for homes severely damaged by natural disasters

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will discuss and take public comments on Board Bill 14, which authorizes accepting a $351,935 federal grant for the Nightwatch Program, Problem Properties Program, and police homicide analyst program. The committee will also discuss Proposition S. No minutes are approved.

• Board Bill 14: Authorizes accepting a $351,935 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for Nightwatch, Problem Properties, and SLMPD Homicide Analyst programs
• Committee discussion of Proposition S (details not specified in agenda)

The Public Safety Committee moved Board Bill Number 14 out of committee with a Do Pass recommendation, and the motion was carried by unanimous consent. The committee also created a Proposition S sub‑committee composed of five members, with the motion passing unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Passed Board Bill 14 out of committee with Do Pass recommendation (unanimous consent)
• Created Proposition S sub‑committee with members Clark‑Hubbard, Sonnier, Velazquez, Aldridge, Narayan (5 Aye votes, unanimous)

Budget & Public Employees Committee

The Budget & Public Employees Committee will discuss Board Bill 1, an ordinance appropriating $1,408,839,432 for the city's FY2026 expenses, including funds for various departments, trusts, and funds. The committee will also hold discussions on the FY2026 budgets of the Airport, Planning and Urban Design Agency, Community Development Agency, and several development authorities. No public comments will be taken during these discussions.

• Board Bill 1: $1.4B appropriation for FY2026 city expenses including bonded indebtedness, tax rates, and multiple city funds
• Discussion of FY2026 Airport budget
• Discussion of FY2026 Planning and Urban Design Agency budget
• Discussion of FY2026 Community Development Administration budget
• Discussion of FY2026 budgets for St. Louis Development Corporation, Port Authority, Land Reutilization Authority, and Land Clearance for Reutilization Authority

The Budget & Public Employees Committee voted 4‑0 to pass Board Bill Number 21, recommending the Treasurer’s Office accept a grant of up to $20,000 initially and up to $300,000 thereafter for the Financial Empowerment Center program. The motion carried with all four members voting aye. The committee also approved two recess motions and adjourned the meeting by unanimous consent.

• Passed Board Bill Number 21 out of committee with a Do Pass Recommendation (4 Aye, 0 No)
• Approved recess until 10:30 a.m. by unanimous consent
• Approved recess until 1:00 p.m. by unanimous consent
• Adjourned the meeting by unanimous consent

Board of Aldermen

The St. Louis Board of Aldermen will meet to discuss two ordinances: one amending the Impacted Tenants Fund and another providing property tax assessment reductions for homes damaged by natural disasters. The meeting is scheduled for 10:00 AM on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

• Ordinance revising the Impacted Tenants Fund eligibility criteria
• Ordinance adopting property tax assessment reduction for disaster-damaged homes
• Full Board Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee

The committee will discuss and take public comment on Board Bill 20, which would designate an honorary street name 'Pestello Way' on Laclede Avenue from Vandeventer Avenue to Grand Boulevard. No other business is scheduled.

• Board Bill 20: honorary street name 'Pestello Way' on Laclede Avenue between Vandeventer and Grand Boulevard

The committee approved the minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting by a 4‑0 vote. It also passed Board Bill Number 20, authorizing the honorary street name “Pestello Way,” with a Do Pass recommendation, also by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes of May 14, 2025 committee meeting (4-0)
• Passed Board Bill 20 for honorary street name “Pestello Way” out of committee with Do Pass recommendation (4-0)

Budget & Public Employees Committee

The Budget & Public Employees Committee will review a Board Bill to appropriate $1.4 billion for city operations and debt service for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. The committee will also discuss the FY2026 budgets for the Recorder of Deeds, License Collector's Office, and Supply Commissioner's Office.

• Board Bill 1: Appropriates $1,408,839,432 for city operations and debt service
• Recorder of Deeds: Discusses FY2026 budget
• License Collector's Office: Discusses FY2026 budget
• Supply Commissioner's Office: Discusses FY2026 budget
• Approval of minutes from May 19-21, 2025

The Budget & Public Employees Committee approved the minutes from the May 19, 20 and 21, 2025 meetings with a 4‑aye vote. The committee then unanimously recessed until 11:30 a.m. and later unanimously adjourned the meeting.

• Approved minutes from May 19, 20, 21, 2025 meetings (4-0)
• Recessed meeting until 11:30 a.m. (unanimous consent)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)

Board of Aldermen

This is a special full board meeting with mostly procedural items. Two board bills receive first reading: B.B. #23 revises the Impacted Tenants Fund to update tenant eligibility and allow administrative costs; B.B. #24 provides a pro rata property tax reduction for severely damaged homes from natural disasters.

• B.B. #23: Revises Impacted Tenants Fund, updates eligibility, authorizes administrative costs
• B.B. #24: Provides pro rata property tax reduction for homes severely damaged by natural disasters

Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee

The Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee will discuss two board bills. These include revisions to tenant eligibility and administrative costs for the Impacted Tenants Fund, and a proposal for property tax assessment reductions for homes destroyed by natural disasters.

• Board Bill 23: Revisions to Impacted Tenants Fund eligibility and administrative cost authorization
• Board Bill 24: Property tax assessment reductions for residential properties severely damaged by natural disasters

The Housing, Urban Development & Zoning Committee moved Board Bill 23 (Impacted Tenants Fund amendment) and Board Bill 24 (property‑tax reduction for disaster‑damaged homes) En Banc, each with a 7‑0 vote. Both bills were then passed out of committee with a Do Pass recommendation, also by a 7‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Moved Board Bill 23 En Banc – passed (7 Yes, 0 No)
• Passed Board Bill 23 out of committee with Do Pass recommendation – 7‑0
• Moved Board Bill 24 En Banc – passed (7 Yes, 0 No)
• Passed Board Bill 24 out of committee with Do Pass recommendation – 7‑0

Budget & Public Employees Committee

The Budget & Public Employees Committee will discuss a board bill to establish city tax rates and allocate funds for the upcoming fiscal year. The proposed appropriation covers city government operations, public safety, and various trust funds from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.

• Board Bill Number 1: Appropriation of $1,408,839,432 for City Government and various funds

Board of Aldermen

The St. Louis Board of Aldermen will consider approving speed humps on several streets and extending leases for golf courses. The body will also discuss a grant for opioid settlement funds and a financial empowerment center grant.

• Speed humps on 6600 block of Vermont Avenue
• Speed humps on 400 block of Laurel Avenue
• Speed humps on 4500 block of Newberry Terrace
• Speed humps on 5100 block of Cates Avenue
• Speed humps on 5100 block of Cabanne Avenue

Budget & Public Employees Committee

The Budget & Public Employees Committee will discuss a $1.4 billion appropriations ordinance covering most city funds for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2025. The committee will also hold budget discussions with the Corrections Division, Human Services Department, and Affordable Housing Commission. No public comment will be taken during these discussions.

• Board Bill Number 1: Appropriation of $1,408,839,432 for FY2026 covering bonded indebtedness, city departments, and special funds
• Discussion of FY2026 Corrections Division budget with division representatives
• Discussion of FY2026 Human Services Department budget with department officials
• Discussion of FY2026 Affordable Housing Commission budget with commission representatives

The Budget & Public Employees Committee met on May 21, 2025, but a quorum was not established. No votes were taken on Board Bill 1 or the FY2026 budget presentations for Corrections, Human Services, or Affordable Housing. The only action was a motion to adjourn, which passed by unanimous consent.

• Motion to adjourn carried by unanimous consent

Personnel & Administration Committee

The Personnel & Administration Committee will discuss two hiring matters: a Legislative Assistant for the 3rd Ward and an Executive Secretary. No public comment will be taken during these discussions. The meeting may be closed in part for personnel discussions under state law. No board bills or resolutions are scheduled for review.

• Discussion of posting for a Legislative Assistant for the 3rd Ward
• Discussion of hiring an Executive Secretary
• Approval of minutes from May 14, 2025
• Meeting may be closed for personnel matters per §610.021(3)

Budget & Public Employees Committee

The Budget & Public Employees Committee will consider Board Bill 1, an ordinance appropriating $1,408,839,432 for a wide range of city funds for the fiscal year July 1 2025 to June 30 2026. The committee will also discuss FY2026 budget proposals for the City Counselor, the Information Technology Services Agency, and the Health Department. No public comment will be taken on these items.

• Board Bill 1 – appropriation of $1,408,839,432 for multiple city funds
• FY2026 budget discussion for the City Counselor
• FY2026 budget discussion for the Information Technology Services Agency
• FY2026 budget discussion for the Health Department

The Budget & Public Employees Committee approved the minutes from the May 12‑15 meetings with four Aye votes. The Chair excused Alderwoman Sonnier for a necessary absence. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved minutes of May 12‑15 meetings (4 Aye votes, motion carried)
• Chair excused Alderwoman Sonnier for necessary absence
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)

Budget & Public Employees Committee

The committee will review Board Bill 1, a $1,408,839,432 appropriation for FY2026 covering bonded indebtedness, tax rates, and expenses for numerous city funds and departments. They will also hold discussions on the FY2026 budgets of the Water Division, Collector of Revenue, Assessor's Office, and Treasurer's Office. No public comment is taken during these reviews.

• Board Bill 1: $1,408,839,432 FY2026 appropriation for city government, water, airport, affordable housing, health care, police contracts, pensions, and other funds
• Discussion of Water Division FY2026 budget with office representatives
• Discussion of Collector of Revenue FY2026 budget with office representatives
• Discussion of Assessor's Office FY2026 budget with office representatives
• Discussion of Treasurer's Office FY2026 budget with office representatives

The Budget & Public Employees Committee met on May 19, 2025, but a quorum was not established. Members presented FY2026 budget overviews for the Water Division, Collector of Revenue, Assessor’s Office, and Treasurer’s Office, but no approvals or votes on those budgets occurred. The committee approved a recess until 11:30 a.m., a recess until 1:00 p.m., and then adjourned at 1:18 p.m., each by unanimous consent.

• Recess until 11:30 a.m. approved by unanimous consent
• Recess until 1:00 p.m. approved by unanimous consent
• Adjournment at 1:18 p.m. approved by unanimous consent
• No budget items approved (quorum not established)

Budget & Public Employees Committee

The Budget & Public Employees Committee will discuss Board Bill Number 1 and receive a review of the Annual City Budget FY2026 from Budget Director Paul Payne. The proposed ordinance seeks to appropriate funds for city government, various trust funds, and bonded indebtedness.

• Board Bill Number 1: Appropriation of $1,408,839,432 for FY2026
• Establishment of City tax rates
• Review of Annual City Budget FY2026 by Budget Director Paul Payne

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen is reviewing several proposals including health department funding and traffic speed humps. Members are also discussing lease extensions for golf facilities and residential rental requirements.

• Grant of up to $239,890.00 from Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services for the Department of Health
• Appropriation of national opioid settlement funds to the Department of Health
• Installation of speed humps on the 6600 block of Vermont Avenue, 400 block of Laurel Avenue, 4500 block of Newberry Terrace, 5100 block of Cates Avenue, and 5100 block of Cabanne Avenue
• Lease extension agreements with CF FOREST PARK ARCIS LLC and Evergreen Alliance Golf Limited, L.P.
• Honorary street naming of “Pestello Way” on Laclede Avenue between Vandeventer Avenue and Grand Boulevard

Health & Human Development Committee

The Health & Human Development Committee will consider four board bills. Two bills (8 and 9) propose extending lease agreements for golf facilities and adding non‑discrimination language. Bill 11 would appropriate any opioid settlement funds received by the city to the Department of Health. Bill 12 would authorize the Department of Health to accept and spend a Missouri grant of up to $239,890 for public health accreditation.

• Board Bill 8: Extend 2000 golf lease with CF Forest Park Arcis LLC, add non‑discrimination clause
• Board Bill 9: Extend 2008 golf lease with Evergreen Alliance Golf Limited, add non‑discrimination clause
• Board Bill 11: Appropriation of opioid settlement funds to the Department of Health
• Board Bill 12: Authorization to accept a $239,890 LPHAAA grant and appropriate it to the Department of Health

The Health & Human Development Committee approved Board Bill 8, Board Bill 9, and Board Bill 11, each with a Do Pass recommendation. Each motion carried with three Ayes and no No votes. The committee then adjourned the meeting by unanimous consent.

• Passed Board Bill 8 (extension agreement with CF Forest Park Arcis LLC) with Do Pass recommendation (3 Ayes)
• Passed Board Bill 9 (extension agreement with Evergreen Alliance Golf Limited) with Do Pass recommendation (3 Ayes)
• Passed Board Bill 11 (opioid settlement fund appropriation) with Do Pass recommendation (3 Ayes)
• Adjourned meeting by unanimous consent

Budget & Public Employees Committee

The Budget & Public Employees Committee will discuss Board Bill Number 1, which proposes appropriations totaling $1,408,839,432 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. The committee will also hold budget discussions with representatives from several city departments.

• Board Bill Number 1: Proposed appropriation of $1,408,839,432 for City Government and various funds
• FY2026 Budget discussion: Street Department
• FY2026 Budget discussion: Communications Division
• FY2026 Budget discussion: Health Department (listed under Personnel Department)
• FY2026 Budget discussion: Airport

The committee voted unanimously to recess until 11:30 am, and later to recess until 12:30 pm. Both recess motions were carried by unanimous consent. The meeting was then adjourned at 12:02 pm due to a city‑wide power outage, with remaining agenda items to be rescheduled.

• Recess until 11:30 am approved (unanimous consent)
• Recess until 12:30 pm approved (unanimous consent)
• Meeting adjourned at 12:02 pm due to power outage

Budget & Public Employees Committee

The Budget & Public Employees Committee will discuss a board bill to appropriate $1,408,839,432 for city government and various trust funds for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. The committee will also hold budget discussions with the Board of Public Service Equipment Services Division, the Board of Elections, and the Health Department.

• Board Bill Number 1: Appropriation of $1,408,839,432 for FY2026 city expenses and bonded indebtedness
• FY2026 Budget discussion: Board of Public Service / Equipment Services Division
• FY2026 Budget discussion: Board of Elections
• FY2026 Budget discussion: Health Department

The Budget & Public Employees Committee discussed FY2026 budget proposals for the Board of Public Service/Equipment Services, the Board of Elections, and the Health Department. No substantive actions were taken on any of the budget items. The committee approved motions to recess until 11:00 a.m., recess until 12:00 p.m., and to adjourn the meeting, each carried by unanimous consent.

• Recess until 11:00 a.m. (unanimous consent)
• Recess until 12:00 p.m. (unanimous consent)
• Adjourn meeting at 1:33 p.m. (unanimous consent)

Personnel & Administration Committee

The Personnel & Administration Committee will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. The committee will discuss personnel matters, and portions of the meeting may be closed to the public under state law. No board bills or resolutions are scheduled for review. The meeting includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

• Discussion of personnel matters, with possible closed session under §610.021(3) for hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting Board employees
• Approval of minutes from the May 8, 2025 committee meeting
• No board bills or resolutions for review

Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee

The Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee will discuss and take public comment on three board bills: one establishing a residential parking permit district on Vista Avenue in the Gate District, and two directing speed hump installations on several blocks. The committee will also discuss its priorities for the 2025-2026 legislative session.

• Board Bill 6: Ordinance creating Vista Avenue Residential Parking District with permit parking restrictions
• Board Bill 3: Speed humps on 6600 block of Vermont Avenue
• Board Bill 7: Speed humps on 400 block Laurel Ave, 4500 block Newberry Terrace, 5100 blocks of Cates Ave and Cabanne Ave
• Committee discussion on 2025-2026 legislative session priorities

The Public Infrastructure & Utilities Committee voted 5‑0 to pass Board Bill 3, directing speed humps on the 6600 block of Vermont Avenue. It also adopted a Committee Substitute for Board Bill 6, establishing the Vista Avenue Residential Parking District and repealing Ordinance 66784. Finally, the committee passed Board Bill 7, authorizing speed humps on several blocks of Laurel Avenue, Newberry Terrace, Cates Avenue, and Cabanne Avenue, all with Do Pass recommendations.

• Approved Board Bill 3 to install speed humps on 6600 block Vermont Ave (5-0)
• Adopted Committee Substitute to Board Bill 6 establishing Vista Avenue Residential Parking District (5-0)
• Approved Board Bill 7 to install speed humps on Laurel Ave, Newberry Terrace, Cates Ave, Cabanne Ave (5-0)

Budget & Public Employees Committee

The Budget & Public Employees Committee will discuss a board bill to appropriate $1,408,839,432 for city government and various trust funds for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. The committee will also hold budget discussions with five specific city offices.

• Board Bill Number 1: Appropriation of $1,408,839,432 for FY2026 city expenses and bonded indebtedness
• FY2026 Budget discussion: Office of Violence Prevention
• FY2026 Budget discussion: Circuit Court
• FY2026 Budget discussion: Juvenile Detention Services
• FY2026 Budget discussion: Sheriff's Office and Medical Examiner's Office

The Budget & Public Employees Committee recessed the meeting until 11:00 a.m. and again until 1:00 p.m., each motion passing by unanimous consent. The meeting was then adjourned at 2:15 p.m. by unanimous consent. No substantive budget items or board bills were approved or denied.

• Recess until 11:00 a.m. approved (unanimous consent)
• Recess until 1:00 p.m. approved (unanimous consent)
• Adjournment at 2:15 p.m. approved (unanimous consent)

Budget & Public Employees Committee

The Budget & Public Employees Committee will review a board bill to appropriate funds for city government and various trust funds for the upcoming fiscal year. Members will also hold budget discussions with the Civilian Oversight Board, the Neighborhood Improvement Specialist Office, the Citizen Service Bureau, and the Department of Parks Recreation and Forestry.

• Board Bill Number 1: Appropriation of $1,408,839,432 for FY2026
• FY2026 Budget discussion for the Civilian Oversight Board
• FY2026 Budget discussion for the Neighborhood Improvement Specialist Office (NIS) and Citizen Service Bureau (CSB)
• FY2026 Budget discussion for the Department of Parks Recreation and Forestry Department (PRF)

The Budget and Public Employees Committee approved the minutes from the May 5‑8, 2025 meetings with a 4‑aye vote. The committee then recessed until 1:00 p.m. by unanimous consent and later adjourned the meeting at 2:29 p.m. by unanimous consent.

• Approved minutes of May 5‑8, 2025 committee meetings (4 Aye)
• Recessed meeting until 1:00 p.m. (unanimous consent)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:29 p.m. (unanimous consent)

Board of Aldermen

The Board will hold first readings of several new bills, including appropriating opioid settlement funds for health, accepting a $239,890 public health grant, restoring a vacated alley, accepting a $351,935 justice assistance grant, and directing speed hump installation. Most items are introductions; no final votes are scheduled.

• B.B. #11: Appropriates opioid settlement funds to Department of Health (first reading).
• B.B. #12: Accepts $239,890 Local Public Health Agency Accreditation Assistance grant.
• B.B. #13: Restores vacated alley on 2700 block of St. Vincent/Park Avenue.
• B.B. #14: Accepts $351,935 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant.
• B.B. #15: Directs speed hump installation on certain blocks in the 14th Ward.

Budget & Public Employees Committee

The Budget & Public Employees Committee will discuss the annual city budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. The meeting includes reviews of appropriations for various city funds and departmental budget discussions.

• Board Bill Number 1: Proposed appropriation of $1,408,839,432 for FY2026 city expenses and bonded indebtedness
• Budget discussion with Fire Department representatives
• Budget discussion with the Board of Aldermen President's Office
• Budget discussion with St. Louis Police Department representatives

The Budget & Public Employees Committee voted unanimously to recess until 1:00 p.m. Later, the committee unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 3:03 p.m. No other actions were approved or denied.

• Recessed meeting until 1:00 p.m. (unanimous consent)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:03 p.m. (unanimous consent)

Personnel & Administration Committee

The committee will meet to discuss various personnel issues. No board bills or resolutions are scheduled for review.

• Discussion of personnel matters

Budget & Public Employees Committee

The Budget & Public Employees Committee will consider Board Bill 1, which appropriates $1,408,839,432 for a wide range of city funds and includes an emergency clause. The committee will also discuss the FY2026 annual budgets for the Building Division, Excise Division, and the Circuit Attorney's Office, taking public comment on each. No resolutions are scheduled for review.

• Board Bill 1: appropriation of $1,408,839,432 for multiple city funds (FY 2025‑26)
• Discussion of Building Division FY2026 budget with the Building Commissioner
• Discussion of Excise Division FY2026 budget with division representatives
• Discussion of Circuit Attorney's Office FY2026 budget with the City’s Circuit Attorney
• No resolutions for review

The committee voted to recess until 1:00 p.m., a motion carried by unanimous consent. Later, a motion to adjourn the meeting was also carried by unanimous consent. The minutes were formally approved on May 12, 2025.

• Recessed meeting until 1:00 p.m. (unanimous consent)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:33 p.m. (unanimous consent)
• Approved minutes on May 12, 2025

Budget & Public Employees Committee

The committee will review Board Bill 1, an ordinance appropriating $1,408,839,432 for FY2026 city expenses, covering funds from bonded indebtedness, city tax rates, and numerous operating funds. They will also discuss the annual city budget for FY2026 with representatives from the Mayor's Office, Public Safety Department, City Emergency Management Agency, and Comptroller's Office. Public comment will be taken on the bill and discussions.

• Board Bill 1: FY2026 appropriation ordinance totaling $1,408,839,432, including funds for Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Police Contracts Fund, and others
• Discussion with Mayor's Office on FY2026 Annual City Budget
• Discussion with Public Safety Department on FY2026 Annual City Budget
• Discussion with City Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) on FY2026 Annual City Budget
• Discussion with Comptroller's Office on FY2026 Annual City Budget

The Budget & Public Employees Committee heard FY2026 budget presentations from the Mayor's Office, Public Safety Department, City Emergency Management Agency, and the Comptroller's Office. No votes were taken on the presented budgets or the $1.4 billion appropriation bill. The committee recessed for 15 minutes and later adjourned the meeting at 1:02 p.m. by unanimous consent.

• Recessed meeting for 15 minutes (unanimous consent)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:02 p.m. (unanimous consent)

Budget & Public Employees Committee

The Budget & Public Employees Committee will discuss Board Bill Number 1, an ordinance appropriating $1.408 billion for FY2026 city expenses across numerous funds. The committee will also hear a review of the annual budget from Budget Director Paul Payne and take public comment.

• Board Bill Number 1: Ordinance appropriating $1,408,839,432 for FY2026 (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026) covering funds including Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Police Contracts Fund, City Employee Pension Trust Fund, and many others.
• Budget Director Paul Payne will present the FY2026 Annual City Budget review at 9:30 AM.
• Public comment section scheduled for 11 AM.

The Budget & Public Employees Committee heard the FY2026 city budget presentation and public comments but did not vote on the $1.408 billion appropriation bill. No resolutions or other actions were approved. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will hold a regular meeting to conduct first readings of new legislation and receive committee reports. The primary item is a proposed ordinance regarding city tax rates and the payment of bonded indebtedness.

• B.B. #1: Ordinance for city tax rates, payment of bonded indebtedness, and current year expenses

Personnel & Administration Committee

The Personnel & Administration Committee will discuss hiring a Legislative Assistant for the 2nd Ward and other personnel matters. They will also discuss BOA stamps/postage and renovations at the Board of Aldermen. No board bills or resolutions are scheduled for review.

• Discussion of hiring Legislative Assistant for 2nd Ward
• Discussion of BOA stamps/postage
• Discussion of renovations at Board of Aldermen
• Approval of minutes from April 24 meeting
• Possible closed session for personnel discussions

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen is conducting first readings of several bills regarding property rezoning, traffic speed humps, and parking restrictions. The body is also reviewing a lease extension for CF Forest Park Arcis LLC and a resolution to re-establish a committee on reducing red tape.

• Zoning change for 4535 S. Grand Blvd. from Neighborhood Commercial to Single-Family Dwelling
• Zoning change for properties on St. Louis Avenue, Maffitt Avenue, and N. Taylor Avenue to Area Commercial and Office District
• Installation of speed humps on the 6600 block of Vermont Avenue, 400 block of Laurel Avenue, 4500 block of Newberry Terrace, and 5100 blocks of Cates and Cabanne Avenues
• Establishment of a residential parking district and permit requirements in the Gate District neighborhood
• Lease extension agreement between the City of St. Louis and CF Forest Park Arcis LLC

The St. Louis Board of Aldermen unanimously adopted Resolution 6, reauthorizing the Special Committee on Reducing Red Tape for the 2025‑2026 session. The Board also voted to suspend the rules to introduce Board Bills 9 and 10, allowing them to be placed on the First Reading calendar. Both motions passed by unanimous voice vote.

• Adopted Resolution 6 reauthorizing the Special Committee on Reducing Red Tape (unanimous voice vote)
• Suspended rules to introduce Board Bills 9 and 10 (12 Aye, 0 No)
• Approved minutes of the April 15, 2025 Board meeting (unanimous voice vote)