St. Peters public meetings in 2025

Board of Aldermen

The St. Peters Board of Aldermen will vote on a series of bills authorizing code changes, rezoning, and contracts. Items include amendments to Title IV of the Municipal Code, a rezoning petition (RZ 25-06), and multiple contracts for road, utility, and recreation projects. The meeting also includes routine reports, an open forum, and executive session matters.

• Bill No. 25-155 – amendment/repeal of Municipal Code Title IV (Land Use and Building & Construction)
• Bill No. 25-156 – rezoning changes for Rezoning Petition RZ 25-06 (James Sontheimer)
• Bill No. 25-157 – contract for construction of the Mid Rivers Mall Drive Slope Failure restoration project
• Bill No. 25-158 – contract with Sweetens Sealing Services, LLC for the 2025 partial depth repair program
• Bill No. 25-159 – agreement for the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission TEAP study of Mid Rivers Mall Drive (cost $15,000, city pays $3,000)

The Board approved the minutes from the November 13 meetings and confirmed new members of the Veterans Memorial Commission. It passed Ordinance 8235 (Bill 25‑155) and Ordinance 8236 (Bill 25‑156) with unanimous votes. It also approved Ordinance 8237 (Bill 25‑157) authorizing a contract for the Mid Rivers Mall Drive slope‑failure restoration project.

• Approved November 13 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Veterans Memorial Commission appointments (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 8235 (Bill 25‑155) – code amendments (8‑0 vote)
• Passed Ordinance 8236 (Bill 25‑156) – rezoning changes (8‑0 vote)
• Passed Ordinance 8237 (Bill 25‑157) – contract for slope restoration (8‑0 vote)
• Motion to remove word “metal” from fence regulation failed (no second)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will discuss a stop sign placement at Queensbrooke Blvd and Woodstone/Ashford Drives. They will consider several contract and purchase recommendations, including the Woodlands Sports Park field project agreement, a 2026 concrete ready‑mix purchase, a 2026 Autoscope Vision purchase, and a CDBG subrecipient agreement. The meeting also includes review of the St. Peters Hockey Club ten‑year lease and ice‑rink licensing terms. Additional items are a public works emergency response mutual aid agreement, a stormwater project agreement, and updates to the records retention schedule.

• Discussion of stop sign placement at Queensbrooke Blvd and Woodstone/Ashford Drives
• Woodlands Sports Park Field Project Agreement recommendation
• 2026 Concrete Ready Mix Purchase recommendation
• 2026 Autoscope Vision Purchase recommendation
• St. Peters Hockey Club ten‑year lease agreement

The Board removed the stop‑sign placement item from the agenda and then approved the installation of temporary stop signs at Queensbrooke Boulevard, Woodstone Drive, and Ashford Drive. Staff were directed to place the signs and to include intersection photos and the traffic study in the minutes. The Board also approved placing the concrete ready‑mix and Autoscale Vision purchase items on the January 8, 2026 agenda, and removed the Woodlands Sports Park field project recommendation from the agenda.

• Removed Stop/Sign Placement agenda item (unanimous)
• Approved installation of temporary stop signs at Queensbrooke Blvd, Woodstone Drive, Ashford Drive (unanimous)
• Approved inclusion of intersection photos and traffic study in minutes (unanimous)
• Approved staff to place temporary signs at the intersection (unanimous)
• Approved placing Concrete Ready Mix purchase item on Jan 8, 2026 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved placing Autoscale Vision purchase item on Jan 8, 2026 agenda (unanimous)
• Removed Woodlands Sports Park Field Project Agreement Recommendation from agenda (unanimous)
• Removed 2026 Concrete Ready Mix Purchase Recommendation from agenda (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to review a single petition regarding signage. The board is considering a request for a variance to allow wall signs without street frontage.

• Petition VAR 25-21: Brew Crew LLC (Seven Brew Coffee) request for wall signs at 355 Mid Rivers Mall Drive

The St. Peters Board of Adjustment unanimously approved Petition VAR 25-21, granting Seven Brew Coffee a variance to install wall signs without street frontage at 355 Mid Rivers Mall Drive. The board also unanimously approved the related findings of fact and conclusions of law. The meeting minutes and the previous November 19 meeting minutes were approved unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:27 p.m.

• Approved Petition VAR 25-21 variance (5-0)
• Approved findings of fact for the petition (5-0)
• Approved conclusions of law for the petition (5-0)
• Approved November 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:27 p.m. (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding updates to the municipal code and a rezoning request. The body will also review record plats for new subdivisions and the Willow Haven Event Center.

• Public hearing for update to Title IV Land Use (Chapter 405) of the St. Peters Municipal Code
• Petition RZ 25-06: request to rezone 2.75 +/- acres at 212-214 Iffrig Road from Agricultural to Light Industrial
• Record plat for Townhomes at Lienemann Park Plat Three (Highway 364/South St. Peters Parkway and Cinnamon Hills Drive)
• Record plat for Sontheimer Subdivision (Iffrig Road and Salt River Road)
• Discussion regarding Willow Haven Event Center (Highway 94 and Florence Drive)

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved several items, including a code change to Title 1V, withdrawal of the Willow Haven Event Center agenda item, and record plats for townhomes and the Sontheimer Subdivision. It also approved Petition RZ 25-06, rezoning a 2.75‑acre tract from Agricultural (A‑1) to Light Industrial (I‑1). Officers were retained and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved Title 1V Land Use code changes (AYES: 11 NAYS: 0 ABSTENTIONS: 0)
• Withdrawn Willow Haven Event Center agenda item (AYES: 11 NAYS: 0 ABSTENTIONS: 0)
• Approved Townhomes at Lienemann Park Plat Three record plat (AYES: 11 NAYS: 0 ABSTENTIONS: 0)
• Approved Sontheimer Subdivision record plat (AYES: 11 NAYS: 0 ABSTENTIONS: 0)
• Approved Petition RZ 25-06 rezoning to I‑1 Light Industrial (AYES: 11 NAYS: 0 ABSTENTIONS: 0)
• Retained Chairman John Luehrs and Vice Chairman Madaline Barteau (AYES: 11 NAYS: 0 ABSTENTIONS: 0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:56 p.m. (AYES: 11 NAYS: 0 ABSTENTIONS: 0)

Veterans Memorial Commission

The Veterans Memorial Commission will consider applications for the Hall of Honor and the Hometown Heroes recognitions and decide whether to approve them. The commission will also discuss feedback regarding the upcoming Veterans Day observance on November 11, 2025. Public comments will be heard before the meeting adjourns.

• Review and approve Hall of Honor applications
• Review and approve Hometown Heroes applications
• Discuss feedback on Veterans Day (Nov 11, 2025)

The Veterans Memorial Commission meeting scheduled for December 1, 2025 was cancelled due to a snow forecast. No agenda items were discussed, and no actions were approved, denied, or tabled. The next meeting is set for Monday, February 2, 2026 at 7 pm.

Senior Advisory Committee

The St. Peters Senior Advisory Committee will discuss acquiring benches for the Senior Center. It will review the 2025 Senior Fair, noting an estimated attendance of 200, 66 vendors, health screenings provided by BJC, door prizes distributed, and leftover donuts with coffee supplied by WE. The committee will also consider plans for events in 2026.

• Benches for Senior Center (located at 108 McMenamy Rd.)
• 2025 Senior Fair recap – attendance ~200, 66 vendors, BJC health screenings, door prizes given, donuts and coffee provided
• Planning of 2026 Senior Center events

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider two variance petitions. These requests seek exceptions to city codes regarding residential setbacks and signage requirements.

• Petition VAR 25-19: Variance for a home addition encroaching into the rear setback at 5 Savannah Court
• Petition VAR 25-20: Variance to install a wall sign without street frontage at 403 Mid Rivers Mall Drive

The St. Peters Board of Adjustment unanimously approved the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting. The board then approved Petition VAR 25-19, granting a variance that allows a 304‑square‑foot four‑season sunroom to encroach the rear yard setback at 5 Savannah Court, with three staff‑recommended contingencies. The Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law for the petition were also adopted unanimously. No decision was recorded for Petition VAR 25-20.

• Approved October 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Petition VAR 25-19 variance (5‑0)
• Approved Findings of Fact for VAR 25-19 (unanimous)
• Approved Conclusions of Law for VAR 25-19 (unanimous)
• No decision recorded for Petition VAR 25-20

Parks, Recreation & Arts Advisory Board

The St. Peters Parks, Recreation & Arts Advisory Board will approve the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes, hear citizen comments, and receive an end‑of‑year report from Dan Emrick. The managers will give a report, and the board will hear updates from four focus groups covering recreation & arts, parks & trails, historical, and sustainability topics. No specific policy decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of September 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation: End of Year Report – Dan Emrick
• Managers’ Report
• Focus Group Reports – Recreation & Arts, Parks & Trails, Historical, Sustainability
• Citizen Comments

The advisory board approved reimbursement of $30 each for the 1875 and 1905 plat books, with the motion passing unanimously. The board also scheduled a holiday dinner on December 16 at Caddy’s and formally approved the September 16, 2025 minutes as presented.

• Approved September 16, 2025 minutes (as presented)
• Approved reimbursement for two plat books ($30 each) – motion passed unanimously
• Scheduled holiday dinner for December 16 at Caddy’s

Sustainability Focus Group

The Sustainability Focus Group of the Parks, Recreation & Arts Advisory Board will meet to discuss business items. The agenda is tentative and does not list specific topics for discussion.

Board of Aldermen

The St. Peters Board of Aldermen will consider a series of bills, including annexing land on Jungs Station Road, amending the corporate limits map, and authorizing several contracts. Key items are a $34,250,000 industrial revenue bond issuance for the MRH 2 Mexico LLC project, a $771,479 purchase of eight Ford trucks, an $85,680 signal improvement contract, and a solid‑waste services agreement with Cottleville. The board will vote on each bill during the November 13 meeting.

• Bill 25-152: Authorize issuance of taxable industrial revenue bonds up to $34,250,000 for the MRH 2 Mexico LLC industrial development project.
• Bill 25-144: Approve contract with Joe Machens Ford (Columbia, MO) to purchase eight Ford F‑series trucks for $771,479.
• Bill 25-145: Approve contract with Gerstner Electric, Inc. for Mexico Rd at Cave Springs Rd signal improvements costing $85,680.
• Bill 25-143: Authorize an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement with the City of Cottleville for solid‑waste collection services.
• Bill 25-147: Authorize construction of the Harvester Road at Queensbrooke Blvd project (Federal Project No. CMAQ‑7305(625)).

The Board of Aldermen approved the annexation of land on Jungs Station Road into St. Peters, creating Ordinance 8221. It also adopted ordinances amending corporate limits, establishing a solid‑waste agreement with Cotterville, purchasing eight Ford trucks, improving traffic signals, and creating a transportation assistance agreement. The Board appointed Gregg Sartorius as an alternate member of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the minutes of several prior meetings.

• Approved annexation of adjacent territory (Francis Howell School District – Jungs Station Road) as Ordinance 8221 (8 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved amendment to corporate limits and zoning map as Ordinance 8222 (8 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved intergovernmental solid‑waste services agreement with City of Cotterville as Ordinance 8223 (8 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved contract for eight Ford F‑Series trucks and snow‑removal equipment as Ordinance 8224 (8 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved contract for signal improvements at Mexico Rd and Cave Springs Rd as Ordinance 8225 (8 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved transportation assistance services agreement with Express Medical Transporters, Inc. as Ordinance 8226 (8 AYES, 0 NAYS)
• Approved appointment of Gregg Sartorius as Alternate Member of the Planning and Zoning Commission (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of October 23, 2025, June 3‑5, 2025, and July 30, 2025 meetings (all in favor)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will discuss several infrastructure recommendations, including emergency slope repairs and trail agreements. The body is reviewing a bid to restore a failed slope on Mid Rivers Mall Drive and a cooperation agreement for the Dardenne Greenway.

• Mid Rivers Mall Drive Slope Failure Restoration contract recommendation for Ideal Landscape Construction, Inc. for $210,368.00
• Cooperation Agreement with Great Rivers Greenway District for the Dardenne Greenway: Mexico Road to Dardenne Park
• Harvester Rd & Queensbrooke Blvd Signal Improvements recommendation
• St. Peters Athletic Association Turf Agreement
• FY26 Bulk Water Meter Purchase recommendation

Aldermen voted unanimously to remove the Harvester Rd & Queensbrooke Blvd signal improvements, Mid Rivers Mall Drive slope restoration, Partial Depth Repair Program, Mid Rivers Mall Drive TEAP agreement, Great Rivers Greenway/Dardenne Trail agreement, and the St. Peters Athletic Association turf agreement from the work‑session agenda. Several other items were moved to the December 18, 2025 board meeting agenda for further consideration.

• Removed Harvester Rd & Queensbrooke Blvd Signal Improvements Recommendation (all in favor)
• Removed Mid Rivers Mall Drive Slope Restoration Recommendation (all in favor)
• Removed Partial Depth Repair Program Recommendation (all in favor)
• Removed Mid Rivers Mall Drive TEAP Agreement Recommendation (all in favor)
• Removed Great Rivers Greenway/Dardenne Greenway Trail Agreement (all in favor)
• Removed St. Peters Athletic Association Turf Agreement (all in favor)
• Placed Mid Rivers Mall Drive Slope Restoration item on Dec 18, 2025 agenda (all in favor)
• Placed Partial Depth Repair Program item on Dec 18, 2025 agenda (all in favor)

Historical Focus Group

The Parks, Recreation & Arts Advisory Board will meet at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre on November 12, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. The agenda lists only a call to order, a placeholder for business items, and adjournment. No specific proposals, contracts, or ordinances are identified.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The St. Peters Planning & Zoning Commission will review new development proposals, including a public hearing on zoning for newly annexed properties and site plans for Castlewood Contracting and Dutch Bros.

• Public hearing to establish zoning for newly annexed properties (Francis Howell School District)
• Site plan review for Castlewood Contracting (Arrowhead Industrial Blvd.)
• Site plan review for Dutch Bros. (Mexico Road)
• Architectural modification request for Center Point Shopping Center
• Record plat review for Montecito Amendment (Highway 94)

The St. Peters Planning & Zoning Commission approved multiple development proposals, including an Amazon decorative fence, a minor amendment for Aventura, architectural modifications at Centre Pointe Plaza, record plat for Montecito, and site plans for Castlewood Contracting and Dutch Bros. The commission also recommended C‑1 Neighborhood Commercial District zoning for the newly annexed firehouse property to the Board of Aldermen. All motions were approved unanimously.

• Approved Amazon 8‑ft decorative wrought‑iron fence (unanimously)
• Approved Aventura minor amendment fence (10‑0‑0)
• Approved Centre Pointe Plaza architectural modification (11‑0‑0)
• Recommended approval of Montecito record plat to Board of Aldermen (11‑0‑0)
• Approved Castlewood Contracting site plan (11‑0‑0)
• Approved Dutch Bros site plan (11‑0‑0)
• Recommended C‑1 Neighborhood Commercial District zoning for firehouse site (11‑0‑0)
• Approved minutes of October 1, 2025 meeting (unanimously)

Veterans Memorial Commission

The Veterans Memorial Commission will consider applications for the Hall of Honor and for Hometown Heroes and decide on approvals. The commission will also discuss planning for Veterans Day on November 11, 2025. Additionally, they will consider adjusting the VSO flag schedule to observe the Marine Corps birthday on November 10.

• Hall of Honor applications – review for approval
• Hometown Heroes applications – review for approval
• Veterans Day planning for November 11, 2025
• Adjust VSO flag schedule to observe Marine Corps birthday on November 10

Board of Aldermen

The St. Peters Board of Aldermen will consider eight bills authorizing the City Administrator to enter contracts and purchase orders. Items include a blanket purchase order for asphalt overlay sweeping services (up to $125,300), a $199,000 traffic‑signal structural inspection contract, a $386,182 purchase of seven police vehicles, a $283,601.25 amendment to the Machinex Technologies contract, a temporary accounting staff agreement, a user agreement with CASTLE, a Vactor 2110I‑824 jetting and vacuum truck purchase, and a permanent roadway easement with PJP Holdings. An executive session will follow for litigation, real‑estate, personnel, and security matters.

• Bill 25-133: Blanket purchase order for asphalt overlay sweeping services, not to exceed $125,300
• Bill 25-134: Contract with George Butler Associates for traffic signal structural inspections, $199,000
• Bill 25-135: Purchase of seven police vehicles from Don Brown Chevrolet, $386,182
• Bill 25-136: Amendment to Machinex Technologies contract adding $283,601.25 for import tariffs
• Bill 25-139: Purchase of a Vactor 2110I‑824 combination jetting and vacuum truck

The Board approved the minutes from the October 9 meetings and appointed Charles McBride to the Planning and Zoning Commission. It then passed ten ordinances covering asphalt overlay services, traffic‑signal inspections, police vehicles, contract amendments, accounting staff, law‑enforcement training, a jetting/vacuum truck, and a permanent roadway easement. All votes were 8‑yes, 0‑no, with no abstentions.

• Approved Bill 25-133 (Ordinance 8213): blanket purchase order for 2026 asphalt overlay sweeping services (8‑0)
• Approved Bill 25-134 (Ordinance 8214): contract with George Butler Associates for 2025 traffic signal structural inspections (8‑0)
• Approved Bill 25-135 (Ordinance 8215): contract with Don Brown Chevrolet for seven police vehicles (8‑0)
• Approved Bill 25-136 (Ordinance 8216): amendment to Machinex Technologies contract for import‑tariff cost increase (8‑0)
• Approved Bill 25-137 (Ordinance 8217): contract for temporary accounting staff services (8‑0)
• Approved Bill 25-138 (Ordinance 8218): user agreement with CASTLE for advanced law‑enforcement training (8‑0)
• Approved Bill 25-139 (Ordinance 8219): contract with COE Equipment for a Vactor 2110I‑824 jetting and vacuum truck (8‑0)
• Approved Bill 25-140 (Ordinance 8220): permanent roadway maintenance and utility easement agreement with PJP Holdings, LLC (8‑0)

Board of Aldermen

The St. Peters Board of Aldermen will discuss awarding a contract for Mexico Road and Cave Springs Road signal improvements to Gerstner Electric, Inc. for $85,680.00, and a contract for Transportation Assistance Services to Express Medical Transporters, Inc. for $111,000.00. The meeting will also include a work session on various departmental updates.

• Award contract for Mexico Road and Cave Springs Road signal improvements to Gerstner Electric, Inc. for $85,680.00
• Award contract for Transportation Assistance Services to Express Medical Transporters, Inc. for $111,000.00
• Discuss Harvester Rd & Queensbrooke Blvd Signal Replacement
• Discuss GRG - Dardenne Greenway O&M Agreement
• Discuss SPAA - Woodlands Turf Agreement

The Board approved an $85,680 contract to upgrade the signal at Mexico Road and Cave Springs Road. Several items were removed from the work‑session agenda, and a number of other items were moved to the November 13, 2025 Board agenda. All motions passed with unanimous support.

• Approved $85,680 contract for Mexico Road & Cave Springs Road signal improvements (All in favor)
• Approved removal of Cottleville Solid Waste Agreement from agenda (All in favor)
• Approved removal of Departmental Vehicle Purchase Recommendation from agenda (All in favor)
• Approved removal of Mexico Road and Cave Springs Road Signal Improvements from agenda (All in favor)
• Approved placement of Cottleville Solid Waste Agreement item on Nov 13, 2025 agenda (All in favor)
• Approved placement of Departmental Vehicle Purchase Recommendation on Nov 13, 2025 agenda (All in favor)
• Approved placement of Transportation Assistance Services on Nov 13, 2025 agenda (All in favor)
• Approved placement of GRG‑Dardenne Greenway O&M agreement on Nov 13, 2025 agenda (All in favor)

Board of Adjustment

The St. Peters Board of Adjustment meeting on October 15, 2025 will discuss three variance requests. One petition from Jonathon Graner seeks a shed setback variance at 1516 Ticonderoga Court. A second petition from The Prime Co. seeks increased development density in a Planned Urban Development east of Highway 79 north of I-70 Service Road North, south of Brown Road. The third petition from William Rushing seeks a deck encroachment variance at 82 Harvest Brown Court. The board will decide whether to grant each variance.

• Variance for shed setback at 1516 Ticonderoga Court (R-1 Single-Family Residential)
• Variance for increased density in a PUD east of Highway 79 north of I-70 Service Road North, south of Brown Road
• Variance for deck encroachment at 82 Harvest Brown Court (R-1 Single-Family Residential Subdivision)

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved Petition VAR 25-13, granting a side‑yard shed variance for 1516 Ticonderoga Drive with size and design conditions. The board also unanimously approved the associated Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law. Petition VAR 25-17 was withdrawn after staff noted it lacked prior Board of Aldermen approval. No decision on Petition VAR 25-18 was recorded in the minutes.

• Approved Petition VAR 25-13 (shed variance) – motion unanimous (5 yes, 0 no, 0 absent)
• Approved Findings of Fact for VAR 25-13 – motion unanimous
• Approved Conclusions of Law for VAR 25-13 – motion unanimous
• Withdrew Petition VAR 25-17 – board voted to withdraw

Historical Focus Group

The Parks, Recreation & Arts Advisory Board will hold a Historical Focus Group meeting on October 14, 2025 at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre. The agenda includes a call to order, discussion of business items, and adjournment. No specific decisions or proposals are listed in the agenda.

Board of Aldermen

The St. Peters Board of Aldermen will vote on several bills, including a rezoning amendment (Bill 25-125) and a Planned Urban Development agreement (Bill 25-126) for the 460 Brown Road Apartments project. Other items include authorizing a police officer instructor agreement, a storefront replacement at Rec‑Plex South, and a water‑tower coating project. A public hearing on a voluntary annexation to Francis Howell School District will also be held.

• Bill 25-125 – amendment to the municipal code to rezone the 460 Brown Road Apartments site
• Bill 25-126 – authorizes a Planned Urban Development agreement with Elsey Holdings for the same apartments
• Bill 25-127 – authorizes a Police Officer Instructor Cooperation Agreement with the Eastern Missouri Police Academy
• Bill 25-128 – authorizes a $150,000 contract for Rec‑Plex South storefront replacement (doors $125,930, tile $8,500, low‑voltage $6,080)
• Bill 25-129 – authorizes a $400,000 water‑tower coating project with a $522,450 bid from Pittsburgh Tank and Tower Maintenance Co.

The Board approved two citizen appointments and passed three ordinances authorizing contracts for a police academy partnership, a storefront replacement, and a water tower coating. It rejected two rezoning-related bills. All votes and outcomes are recorded as presented in the minutes.

• Approved appointment of Chris Jones as alternate Planning & Zoning Commission member (all in favor)
• Approved appointment of Charlene DeSmet to the Senior Advisory Committee (all in favor)
• Failed Bill No. 25-125 rezoning ordinance (AYES:3 NAYS:5)
• Failed Bill No. 25-126 development agreement (AYES:3 NAYS:5)
• Approved Bill No. 25-127 police officer instructor cooperation agreement (AYES:8 NAYS:0)
• Approved Bill No. 25-128 contract for Rec Plex South storefront replacement (AYES:8 NAYS:0)
• Approved Bill No. 25-129 contract for Arrowhead water tower coating project (AYES:7 NAYS:1)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will hold a work session to discuss several new business items, including professional service recommendations and equipment purchases. The session includes a review of a proposed user agreement for police training facilities.

• Recommendation to award asphalt overlay sweeping services to SCA of MO, LLC not to exceed $125,300.00
• Proposed ordinance to enter a user agreement with the Center for Advanced Skills Training in Law Enforcement (CASTLE)
• Recommendation to purchase Police Department vehicles
• Recommendation for Vactor Truck purchase
• Discussion of Harvester & Queensbrooke Funding Award and MoDOT Growing Together Agreement

The Board voted to remove the Asphalt Overlay Sweeping Services recommendation from the work session agenda. It also removed several other items, including traffic signal inspections, police vehicle purchases, a Machinex Technologies change order, a law enforcement user agreement, and a Vactor truck purchase recommendation. The board placed the temporary accounting staffing amendment and the law enforcement user agreement on the October 23, 2025 Board of Aldermen agenda.

• Removed Asphalt Overlay Sweeping Services Recommendation from agenda (all in favor)
• Removed Traffic Signal Structural Inspections Professional Services Recommendation from agenda (all in favor)
• Removed Recommendation to Purchase Police Department Vehicles from agenda (all in favor)
• Removed Machinex Technologies Change Order from agenda (all in favor)
• Removed Law Enforcement User Agreement from agenda (all in favor)
• Removed Vactor Truck Purchase Recommendation from agenda (all in favor)
• Placed Temporary Accounting Staffing Agreement Amendment on Oct 23, 2025 agenda (all in favor)
• Placed Law Enforcement User Agreement on Oct 23, 2025 agenda (all in favor)

Veterans Memorial Commission

The St. Peters Veterans Memorial Commission will meet to consider applications for the Hall of Honor and to discuss planning for Veterans Day on November 11, 2025. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, public comments, and scheduling the next meeting. No other decisions are listed.

• Review and approve Hall of Honor applications
• Plan Veterans Day event for November 11, 2025

The Veterans Memorial Commission approved the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes and the Hall of Honor applications. It also approved the program outline for the Veterans Day ceremony on November 11, 2025. The commission decided not to sponsor a table at the Senior Advisory Committee Senior Fair.

• Approved September 8, 2025 meeting minutes (motion Victor P., second Lonnie W.)
• Approved Hall of Honor applications (recorded as approved)
• Approved Veterans Day ceremony program outline (motion Victor P., second Kimberly T.)
• Decided not to sponsor a table at the Senior Advisory Committee Senior Fair
• Adjourned meeting (motion Victor P., second Lonnie W.)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The St. Peters Planning & Zoning Commission will consider several applications, including a rezoning from I‑1 Light Industrial to Planned Urban Development for a 6.4‑acre parcel in Ward 1. The commission will also hear a special‑use permit request to allow wildlife hunting on about 110 acres in the A‑1 Agricultural District, and will review temporary food‑truck and architectural‑modification requests. Additional items include record plats and site plans for fire‑rescue and medical facilities.

• Rezoning petition RZ 25‑05 – The Prime Co.: change from I‑1 Light Industrial to Planned Urban Development for a 6.4‑acre tract east of Highway 79 (Ward 1)
• Petition SU 25‑09 – McLain Family Limited Partnership: special‑use permit for wildlife hunting on ~110 acres in the A‑1 Agricultural District (Ward 4)
• Que Chilero Guate‑Mex Food Truck: temporary operation west side of S. Church Street, north of Mexico Road (Ward 1)
• Shirt Co.: architectural modification south side of S. St. Peters Parkway, east of Kisker Road (Ward 4)
• Site plan for Central County Fire and Rescue House #6: south side of South St. Peters Parkway, west side of Jungs Station Road (Ward 4)

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a temporary Que Chilero Guate‑Mex food‑truck use for three months with required department approvals (8‑0‑1). It approved Shirt Co.'s architectural modification at 4600 South St. Peters Parkway (8‑0‑1). The commission recommended the record plat for Central County Fire & Rescue House 6 to the Board of Aldermen with several contingencies (8‑0‑1). It also approved the site plan for Central County Fire and Rescue House #6 and the amended site plan for St. Luke’s medical office clinic, each with contingencies (8‑0‑1). Finally, the commission voted to withdraw a hunting‑permit petition in the A‑1 Agricultural District.

• Approved temporary Que Chilero Guate‑Mex food‑truck use (3‑month) – 8 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 absent
• Approved Shirt Co. architectural modification at 4600 South St. Peters Parkway – 8‑0‑1
• Recommended record plat for CCFR Jungs Station House 6 to Board of Aldermen – 8‑0‑1
• Approved site plan for Central County Fire and Rescue House #6 – 8‑0‑1
• Approved amended site plan for St. Luke’s medical office clinic – 8‑0‑1
• Withdrew petition for McClain Family hunting permit – motion passed

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing regarding the ad valorem tax rate and vote on establishing taxes for real and tangible personal property for 2025. The meeting includes decisions on several construction easements, city code amendments, and budget adoptions for various city funds.

• Public hearing on Ad Valorem Tax Rate – Benesek
• Bill No. 25-118: Establishing Ad Valorem Taxes for real and tangible personal property (Jan 1–Dec 31, 2025)
• Bill No. 25-124: Adoption of budgets for General, Debt Service, and other city funds for FY Oct 1, 2024–Sept 30, 2025
• Bill No. 25-116: Contract with Kerber Eck & Braeckel LLP for FY 2024-2025 auditing services
• Temporary construction easements for Jungs Station Road, Barkwood Trails Dr, and Mid Rivers Mall Drive

The St. Peters Board of Aldermen approved eight ordinances covering contracts, code changes, audit services, insurance, the 2025 ad valorem tax rate, record plats, and a construction easement. They also reappointed two members to the Planning and Zoning Commission. All votes were unanimous.

• Reappointed Renee Tillman and Shirley Moore to Planning and Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Bill No. 25-114 (Ordinance 8196) authorizing contract change order with M&H Concrete Contractors, Inc. (8-0)
• Approved Bill No. 25-115 (Ordinance 8197) amending city code sections on underground facilities (8-0)
• Approved Bill No. 25-116 (Ordinance 8198) authorizing contract with Kerber Eck & Braeckel LLP for FY 2024‑2025 audit services (8-0)
• Approved Bill No. 25-117 (Ordinance 8199) authorizing insurance coverage agreement (8-0)
• Approved Bill No. 25-118 (Ordinance 8200) establishing ad valorem tax rates for 2025 (8-0)
• Approved Bill No. 25-119 (Ordinance 82071) approving record plat for Townhomes at Lienemann Park (8-0)
• Approved Bill No. 25-121 (Ordinance 8203) authorizing temporary construction easement for Jungs Station Road resurfacing project (8-0)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will review a cooperation agreement to assign a police officer as a full-time instructor at the Eastern Missouri Police Academy. The meeting also includes recommendations for several city infrastructure and budget items.

• Police Officer Instructor Cooperation Agreement with Eastern Missouri Police Academy
• Rec-Plex South Storefront Replacement Project recommendation
• Arrowhead Water Tower Coating Project recommendation
• Mexico Road Stabilization Project Design Services recommendation
• Third FY25 Budget Adjustment recommendation

The Board of Aldermen unanimously moved several items off the work‑session agenda and placed them on the October 9, 2025 agenda, including the Police Officer Instructor Cooperation Agreement, the Rec‑Plex South Storefront Replacement, the Arrowhead Water Tower Coating, and the Mexico Road Stabilization design services. It also accepted the City Clerk’s report on record‑destruction forms and adjourned the work and executive sessions.

• Removed Police Officer Instructor Cooperation Agreement Recommendation from agenda (unanimous)
• Placed Police Officer Instructor Cooperation Agreement on Oct 9 agenda (unanimous)
• Removed Rec‑Plex South Storefront Replacement Project Recommendation from agenda (unanimous)
• Placed Rec‑Plex South Storefront Replacement on Oct 9 agenda (unanimous)
• Removed Arrowhead Water Tower Coating Project Recommendation from agenda (unanimous)
• Placed Arrowhead Water Tower Coating on Oct 9 agenda (unanimous)
• Removed Mexico Road Stabilization Project Design Services Recommendation from agenda (unanimous)
• Placed Mexico Road Stabilization Design Services on Oct 9 agenda (unanimous)

Senior Advisory Committee

The St. Peters Senior Advisory Committee will review the latest information on the 2025 Senior Fair, including vendor confirmations, health screening services, and refreshments. The committee will also consider a request for benches at the Senior Center. No formal decisions are noted in the agenda.

• 2025 Senior Fair – 40 vendors confirmed
• Health screenings to be provided by BJC
• Refreshments – donuts and coffee provided by WE
• Door prize donations – to be discussed
• Benches for Senior Center – request under consideration

The committee approved the July 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted unanimously to purchase two new memorial benches and dedication plaques for the Senior Center entrance, with a total cost not to exceed $1,200. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 10, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of two memorial benches and plaques (unanimous, cost ≤ $1,200)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider three petitions for variances regarding sign height, fence height, and building setbacks. These requests affect properties in the C-2 Community Commercial and R-1 Single Family Residential districts.

• Petition VAR 25-11: Request to increase ground sign height at 7381 Veterans Memorial Parkway
• Petition VAR 25-14: Request to increase fence height at 5 Marianne Drive
• Petition VAR 25-15: Request for reductions in front building line setback, landscape greenbelt, and planting strip at 300 Mid Rivers Mall Dr.

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved Petition VAR 25-14, allowing the fence at 5 Marianne Drive to be raised to a total of seven feet with a lattice extension. The motion to approve the August 20, 2025 minutes, to postpone an accommodation request, and to withdraw Petition VAR 25-11 were also approved unanimously. Findings of fact and conclusions of law for the fence variance were each adopted unanimously.

• Approved August 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed accommodation request to Oct 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Withdrawn Petition VAR 25-11 from agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Petition VAR 25-14 – fence height increased to 7 ft with lattice (5‑0)
• Approved Findings of Fact for VAR 25-14 (unanimous)
• Approved Conclusions of Law for VAR 25-14 (unanimous)

Parks, Recreation & Arts Advisory Board

The board will meet to receive a presentation on golf club operations from Zac Lendino. The meeting also includes reports from focus groups regarding recreation, arts, parks, trails, history, and sustainability.

• Presentation on Golf Club Operations by Zac Lendino
• Recreation & Arts focus group report
• Parks & Trails focus group report
• Historical focus group report
• Sustainability focus group report

The Parks, Recreation & Arts Advisory Board approved the July 15, 2025 minutes as presented. No new or unfinished business was taken up. The board received updates on park projects and golf operations, but no actions were decided.

• Approved July 15, 2025 minutes (as presented)

Sustainability Focus Group

The Parks, Recreation & Arts Advisory Board's Sustainability Focus Group will meet to discuss business items. The agenda is tentative and does not list specific topics for decision.

Historical Focus Group

The Parks, Recreation & Arts Advisory Board will hold a Historical Focus Group on September 15, 2025 at the St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre. The agenda lists a Call to Order, a discussion of Business Items, and Adjournment. No specific decisions or proposals are noted in the agenda.

• Call to Order
• Discussion of Business Items
• Adjournment

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will consider authorizing redemption of a portion of the City’s 2017 General Obligation Bonds, spending $4,412,651.28 and projecting $1,247,606.25 in interest savings. It will also vote on a $135,654 increase to the 2025 Sidewalk and Curb Replacement contract, a $1,199,274 purchase of three side‑loading solid waste trucks, a $151,589.94 purchase of a Toro Groundmaster mower, and a lease agreement for tower site property.

• Bill No. 25-107 – authorize redemption of a portion of the 2017 General Obligation Bonds, authorizing $4,412,651.28 expenditure and an estimated $1,247,606.25 interest savings
• Bill No. 25-108 – authorize Contract Change Order No. 1 with E. Meier Contracting, Inc. for the 2025 Sidewalk and Curb Replacement Program, increasing the contract value by $135,654 to $867,783
• Bill No. 25-109 – authorize a contract with Elliott Equipment Company to purchase three New Way Sidewinder XTR side‑loading solid waste collection trucks for $1,199,274
• Bill No. 25-110 – authorize a purchase order with MTI Distributing, Inc. for a Toro 5910 Groundsmaster Wing Deck Rotary Mower costing $151,589.94
• Bill No. 25-111 – authorize an amended and restated site lease agreement with NCWPCS MPL 26‑Year Sites Tower Holdings LLC for certain real property

The St. Peters Board of Aldermen approved six ordinances (Ordinance Nos. 8189‑8195) dealing with bond redemption, sidewalk and curb work, waste‑truck purchase, mower purchase, a site lease, and temporary construction easements. All six measures passed with an 8‑0 vote. The board also approved the minutes from the August 22 meetings.

• Approved Ordinance 8189 to redeem and pay a portion of the city’s 2017 general obligation bonds (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 8190 authorizing a contract change order for the 2025 sidewalk and curb replacement program (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 8191 authorizing purchase of three new Way Sidewinder XTR solid‑waste collection trucks (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 8192 authorizing purchase of a Toro 5910 GroundsMaster wing‑deck rotary mower (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 8193 authorizing an amended and restated site lease agreement with NCWPCS MPL 26 Year Sites Tower Holdings LLC (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 8194 authorizing a temporary construction easement for the Barkwood Trails Dr. reconstruction project (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 8195 authorizing a temporary construction easement for the Jungs Station Road resurfacing project (8-0)
• Approved the August 22, 2025 work session and regular board meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The St. Peters Board of Aldermen will consider several recommendations, including a contract change order that would raise the 2025 Concrete Slab Replacement Program from $2,693,917 to $3,556,667. Other items include a rotary mower purchase, audit services agreement, liability insurance agreements for 2026, and a lease agreement for the Indacom Drive site. The meeting also includes a legislative update and communications from board members.

• Rotary mower purchase recommendation – Emrick
• Audit services agreement recommendation – Benesek
• 2026 liability insurance agreements recommendations – Benesek
• Indacom Drive site lease agreement recommendation – Malach
• Change Order 1 for 2025 Concrete Slab Replacement Program – increase of $862,750

The Board voted to remove the Rotary Mower Purchase Recommendation from the work session agenda. A second motion also removed the 2025 Concrete Slab Replacement Program Change Order Recommendation from the agenda. Both motions were approved with all members in favor. No other substantive items were acted upon.

• Removed Rotary Mower Purchase Recommendation from agenda (motion approved, all in favor)
• Removed 2025 Concrete Slab Replacement Program Change Order Recommendation from agenda (motion approved, all in favor)

Veterans Memorial Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the May 5 and August 4, 2025 meetings. It also approved the Hall of Honor nomination of John N. Pasch, Air Force. The commission decided to move the AMVETS flag up in the VSO flag rotation and to discontinue the VMC commemorative coin requirement.

• Approved May 5, 2025 minutes (motion Jeff B.; vote 2‑4 Francine K.)
• Approved August 4, 2025 minutes (motion Jeff B.; vote 2‑4 Victor P.)
• Approved Hall of Honor applicant John N. Pasch, Air Force (motion Jeff B.; vote 2" Victor P.)
• Moved AMVETS flag up in VSO flag rotation (no vote recorded)
• Discontinued VMC commemorative coin requirement (no vote recorded)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission approved a temporary TacoFest event at Mid Rivers Mall. It recommended approval of the St. Peters Village Plat Six resubdivision and the Townhomes at Lienemann Park Plat Two, both to the Board of Aldermen. The site plan for a new Chipotle restaurant was approved with contingencies for variances and design coordination. A public hearing on Title IV land‑use updates was postponed to the December meeting.

• Approved TacoFest STL temporary event (9‑0, 1 absent)
• Recommended approval of St. Peters Village Plat Six resubdivision to Board of Aldermen (9‑0, 1 absent)
• Recommended approval of Townhomes at Lienemann Park Plat Two to Board of Aldermen (9‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved Chipotle restaurant site plan with required variances and design contingencies (9‑0, 1 absent)
• Postponed Title IV land‑use update hearing to Dec 3, 2025 (9‑0, 1 absent)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will hold public hearings on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget and water/sewer rates. The meeting includes votes on industrial revenue bonds, property annexations, and a rezoning request for a cremation center.

• Public hearings for Fiscal Year 2026 Budget and Water/Sewer Rates
• Industrial Revenue Bonds for Axium Packaging totaling up to $49,500,000
• Rezoning request for Baucom’s Life Celebration & Cremation Center at 4189 Veterans Memorial Parkway
• Contract with Trekk Design Group for Sanitary Chloride Source Study Phase 2 Field Activities for $146,633
• Annexation of the Patino Property

The St. Peters Board of Aldermen voted to adopt three ordinances: Bill 25-99 annexing the Patino Property, Bill 25-100 amending corporate limits and the zoning district map, and Bill 25-101 amending the municipal code for the Baucom’s Life Celebration & Cremation Center rezoning. The Board also approved the appointment of Charles McBride as an alternate member of the Planning and Zoning Commission and approved the August 14 meeting minutes. All three ordinances passed with 7 votes in favor, 0 against, and 1 absent member.

• Approved Bill 25-99 annexing Patino Property (7-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Bill 25-100 amending corporate limits and zoning map (7-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Bill 25-101 amending municipal code for Baucom’s rezoning (7-0, 1 absent)
• Approved appointment of Charles McBride to Planning and Zoning Commission (motion carried)
• Approved August 14, 2025 work session and regular meeting minutes (motion carried)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will hold a work session to discuss several new business items. The primary focus includes a recommendation for the redemption of a portion of general obligation bonds.

• FY25 Debt Redemption Recommendation totaling $4,419,651.28
• 2025 Sidewalk and Curb Replacement Change Order Recommendation
• Automated Side-Loading Refuse Truck Purchase Recommendation
• Board Meeting Agenda Item Revisions
• Executive Session regarding litigation, real estate, personnel, and security

The Board removed the FY25 Debt Redemption Recommendation from the current work session agenda and approved moving it to the September 11, 2025 Board of Aldermen meeting agenda. Similar motions placed the sidewalk and curb change order, the automated side‑loading refuse truck purchase, and a mower repair item on the September 11 agenda. The session also entered Executive Session and was adjourned.

• Removed FY25 Debt Redemption Recommendation from current agenda (approved)
• Placed FY25 Debt Redemption Recommendation on Sep 11, 2025 agenda (approved)
• Removed 2025 Sidewalk and Curb Replacement Change Order Recommendation from agenda (approved)
• Placed Sidewalk & Curb Change Order on Sep 11, 2025 agenda (approved)
• Removed Automated Side‑Loading Refuse Truck Purchase Recommendation from agenda (approved)
• Placed Automated Side‑Loading Refuse Truck Purchase Recommendation on Sep 11, 2025 agenda (approved)
• Placed mower repair cost item on Sep 11, 2025 agenda (approved)
• Entered Executive Session and adjourned the work session (approved)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment approved the minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. It then unanimously postponed Petition VAR 25-11 until the September 17, 2025 meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved July 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed Petition VAR 25-11 to September 17, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board approved Ordinance 8178, Ordinance 8179, and Ordinance 8180, authorizing Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission surface transportation block grant agreements for the McClay Road, Suemandy Drive, and Barkwood Trails projects. James (Terry) Lesinski was appointed as a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Bill 25-98 amending the mobile food vendor code was tabled indefinitely. The Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law for Application SU25-03 were removed from the agenda and then approved.

• Approved Ordinance 8178 (Bill 25-95) for McClay Road resurfacing (AYES:7, NAYS:0, ABSENT:1)
• Approved Ordinance 8179 (Bill 25-96) for Suemandy Drive resurfacing (AYES:7, NAYS:0, ABSENT:1)
• Approved Ordinance 8180 (Bill 25-97) for Barkwood Trails temporary easement (AYES:7, NAYS:0, ABSENT:1)
• Approved appointment of James (Terry) Lesinski to Planning and Zoning Commission
• Tabled Bill 25-98 amending mobile food vendor code (AYES:7, NAYS:0, ABSENT:1)
• Removed Findings of Fact/Application SU25-03 from agenda (motion carried)
• Approved Findings of Fact/Application SU25-03 (simple majority vote)
• Approved minutes of July 24, 2025 Board of Aldermen meetings

Board of Aldermen

The Board removed three items—Discussion on Uninhabitable Homes, the Resolution/Delinquent Personal Property Taxes Write‑Off, and the Sanitary Chloride Source Study Phase 2 Field Activities—from the current work session agenda. It then approved placing the Sanitary Chloride Source Study Phase 2 Field Activities project (bid of $146,633) and the Resolution to write off the 2019 personal property tax on the August 28, 2025 agenda. The Board also approved a motion to contact mobile food vendors about code compliance and entered an executive session on litigation, real estate, and personnel matters.

• Removed Discussion/Uninhabitable Homes item from agenda (all in favor)
• Removed Resolution/Delinquent Personal Property Taxes Write‑Off from agenda (all in favor)
• Placed Resolution/Delinquent Personal Property Taxes Write‑Off on Aug 28 agenda (all in favor)
• Removed Sanitary Chloride Source Study Phase 2 Field Activities from agenda (all in favor)
• Placed Sanitary Chloride Source Study Phase 2 Field Activities project ($146,633) on Aug 28 agenda (all in favor)
• Approved motion to check with mobile food vendors for code compliance (all in favor)
• Entered executive session on litigation, real estate, and personnel and adjourned work session (approved)

Historical Focus Group

The Parks, Recreation & Arts Advisory Board's Historical Focus Group will meet to discuss business items. The agenda is tentative and does not list specific topics for decision.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission re‑approved the Everhome Suites hotel site plan and special‑use permit, approved a fence for Superior Fence & Rail, and approved the Rush Truck Center expansion. It recommended R‑1 zoning for the Patino property and approved both the rezoning and site‑plan for Baucom’s Life Celebration & Cremation Center. The commission also approved a special‑use permit for a 216‑unit multifamily development by MRH 2 Mexico LLC. All actions were approved by vote, most unanimously.

• Re‑approved Everhome Suites site plan and special use permit (8‑1)
• Approved Superior Fence & Rail fence extension (9‑0)
• Approved Rush Truck Center site‑plan expansion (9‑0)
• Recommended R‑1 zoning for Patino property (9‑0)
• Recommended rezoning of Baucom’s Life Celebration & Cremation Center (9‑0)
• Approved Baucom’s Life Celebration Center site‑plan (9‑0)
• Approved special‑use permit for MRH 2 Mexico LLC multifamily project (9‑0)

Veterans Memorial Commission

The Veterans Memorial Commission approved the April 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Jeff B. and a second by Lonnie W. The commission also approved the Hall of Honor application for Timothy G. Turner, USAR, with the same motion and second. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved April 2025 minutes (motion Jeff B., second Lonnie W.)
• Approved Hall of Honor application for Timothy G. Turner, USAR (motion Jeff B., second Lonnie W.)

Board of Aldermen

The Board unanimously approved buying six pieces of exercise equipment for the Mayor Tom Brown Senior Center, taking advantage of a 25% discount. It also unanimously voted to keep current Woodlands Park baseball field rates for the next three years. A proposal to change multi‑family solid‑waste rates was rejected by a 3‑to‑5 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved purchase of six senior‑center exercise equipment items (unanimous)
• Approved maintaining current Woodlands Park field rates for three years (unanimous)
• Rejected multi‑family solid‑waste rate reduction proposal (3 in favor, 5 opposed)

Board of Aldermen

The Board approved the minutes from June meetings. It appointed Leah Petras to the Planning and Zoning Commission. It re‑appointed Lorene (Net) Thomas to the Senior Advisory Committee. It appointed Louis J. Launer and Charles Schmidt to the Parks, Recreation and Arts Board.

• Approved June 3, June 26 and June 26 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved appointment of Leah Petras to Planning and Zoning Commission (all in favor)
• Approved re‑appointment of Lorene (Net) Thomas to Senior Advisory Committee (all in favor)
• Approved appointment of Louis J. Launer to Parks, Recreation and Arts Board (all in favor)
• Approved appointment of Charles Schmidt to Parks, Recreation and Arts Board (all in favor)

Board of Aldermen

The Board removed the ice cream truck code amendment and several other recommendations from the work session agenda. It then placed the ice cream truck amendment and the transportation improvement projects on the August 14, 2025 agenda. Additional motions accepted the clerk’s records destruction report and adjourned the session.

• Removed Ice Cream Truck Code Amendment from agenda (all in favor)
• Placed Ice Cream Truck Code Amendment on Aug 14 agenda (all in favor)
• Removed Floor Material Handler Purchase Recommendation from agenda (all in favor)
• Removed Accounting Services Contract Recommendation from agenda (all in favor)
• Removed City Hall Tuckpointing Bid Recommendation from agenda (all in favor)
• Placed Transportation Improvement Projects on Aug 14 agenda (all in favor)
• Removed 370 Pump Station No.2 Bypass Pumping Recommendation from agenda (all in favor)
• Accepted City Clerk’s Destruction of Records report (all in favor)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved Petition VAR 25-08, granting a variance to keep an above‑ground pool at 451 Hidden Lake Drive within the side and rear yard setbacks and utility easements. The board also unanimously approved the associated Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and the enactment of those conclusions. The approval includes specific contingencies limiting pool height and encroachment distances.

• Approved Petition VAR 25-08 (pool variance) – 5 Yes, 0 No
• Approved Findings of Fact for 451 Hidden Lake – 5 Yes, 0 No
• Approved Conclusions of Law for Petition VAR 25-08 – 5 Yes, 0 No
• Enacted Conclusions of Law for Petition VAR 25-08 – 5 Yes, 0 No

Parks, Recreation & Arts Advisory Board

The Parks, Recreation & Arts Advisory Board met on July 15 2025 and approved the May 20 2025 minutes as presented. No new business or unfinished business was acted upon. The board discussed program updates and focus‑group reports. The next meeting is set for September 16 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

• Approved May 20 2025 minutes (as presented)

Senior Advisory Committee

The Senior Advisory Committee approved the May 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a motion to purchase 300‑350 donuts from Masters Donuts, with Old Town Donuts as a backup, for the 2025 Senior Resource Fair. The meeting was adjourned at 1:16 p.m. No other actions were decided.

• Approved May 15, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of 300‑350 donuts from Masters Donuts (backup Old Town Donuts) for Senior Resource Fair (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:16 p.m. (motion carried)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved record plats and site plans for St. Luke's Medical Building, Willow Haven Event Center, and American Iron Company. It also voted to recommend the AT&T wireless tower special use permit to the Board of Aldermen. All approvals were passed with unanimous or majority votes.

• Approved record plat for St. Luke's Medical Building (10-0)
• Approved site plan for St. Luke's medical office building (10-0)
• Approved site plan for Willow Haven Event Center (10-0)
• Approved site plan for American Iron Company with parking reduction (10-0)
• Recommended approval of AT&T wireless tower special use permit to Board of Aldermen (6-3)
• Approved minutes of June 4, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The board re‑appointed four members to the Senior Advisory Committee. It approved a series of ordinances authorizing the rezoning for the Above All Development project and related development agreements, as well as contracts for infrastructure, security, fire‑rescue and water‑line improvements. All votes were overwhelmingly in favor, with vote counts ranging from 7‑1 to 8‑0. No other business was taken.

• Re‑appointed Marvin (Mark) Sloan, Robin Frye, Catherine Rahimann, Christine Brush to Senior Advisory Committee (motion carried)
• Ordinance 8150 (Bill No. 25-65) rezoning amendment for Above All Development passed 7‑1
• Ordinance 8151 (Bill No. 25-66) PUD agreement with Above All Development passed 8‑0
• Ordinance 8152 (Bill No. 25-67) CIPP lining contract approved 8‑0
• Ordinance 8153 (Bill No. 25-68) Justice Center security improvement contract approved 8‑0
• Ordinance 8154 (Bill No. 25-69) Aspire Construction change order approved 8‑0
• Ordinance 8155 (Bill No. 25-70) Fire & Rescue agreement for Axium Packaging approved 8‑0
• Ordinance 8157 (Bill No. 25-72) permanent water line easement authorized (motion carried)

Board of Aldermen

The Board approved motions to remove several items from the June 26 work session agenda, including the ice cream truck sales discussion. All motions were adopted unanimously. The Board also approved placing the MHTC road relinquishment ordinance on the July 24 agenda.

• Remove Ice Cream Trucks Conducting Sales item from agenda – approved
• Remove CIPP Lining Bid Recommendation – approved
• Remove Resolution establishing city bank accounts – approved
• Remove Maintenance Facility Project Change Order Recommendation – approved
• Remove Justice Center Security Improvements Project Bid Recommendation – approved
• Remove MHTC Road Relinquishment Agreement from agenda – approved
• Remove Annual Roadway Salt Purchase Recommendation from agenda – approved
• Place MHTC Road Relinquishment item on July 24 agenda – approved

Board of Adjustment

The Board unanimously withdrew Petition VAR 25-06. It then unanimously approved Petition VAR 25-07, granting a variance to place a swimming pool that encroaches up to four feet into a utility easement at 4 Fawn Lake Drive, with specific contingencies. The Board also approved the meeting minutes, findings of fact, and conclusions of law, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved withdrawal of Petition VAR 25-06 (unanimous)
• Approved Petition VAR 25-07 variance (5 yes, 0 no, 0 absent)
• Approved meeting minutes of March 19, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Findings of Fact for VAR 25-07 (unanimous)
• Approved Conclusions of Law for VAR 25-07 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:19 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission reapproved the Idle Storage & Condominiums site plan and approved a temporary use permit for the One World Fest multicultural festival. It also approved the Prairie Farms Addition site plan with several contingencies. Finally, the commission voted to recommend that the Board of Aldermen approve the rezoning of the Above All Development to a Planned Urban Development.

• Reapproved Idle Storage & Condominiums site plan (10-0)
• Approved One World Fest temporary use with licensing contingency (10-0)
• Approved Prairie Farms Addition site plan with utility, curb, and rooftop screening contingencies (10-0)
• Recommended Board of Aldermen approve rezoning of Above All Development to PUD (9-1)

Board of Aldermen

The Board adopted Ordinance No. 8149, authorizing the City Administrator to contract with Bi‑State Fire Protection Corporation for additional fire suppression systems for the recyclable sortation system at Recycle City. The ordinance passed with seven votes in favor and none against. Afterward, the Board adjourned the special meeting at approximately 8:02 p.m.

• Approved Ordinance No. 8149 (Bill No. 25‑64) authorizing fire‑suppression contract for Recycle City (7‑0)
• Adjourned special meeting at approximately 8:02 p.m.

Board of Aldermen

The St. Peters Board of Aldermen unanimously passed five new ordinances, each with a 7‑0 vote and one member absent. The ordinances authorize a temporary construction easement for the Barkwood Trails DR project, intergovernmental agreements for school resource officers with two school districts, and a contract for Vision Benefit Services. The board also re‑appointed Jeffrey Peine to the Board of Adjustment for a term ending May 31, 2029.

• Approved Ordinance No. 8142 (Bill 25‑57) authorizing a temporary construction easement for the Barkwood Trails DR reconstruction project (7‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved Ordinance No. 8143 (Bill 25‑58) authorizing an intergovernmental cooperation agreement for school resource officers with Fort Zumwalt School District (7‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved Ordinance No. 8144 (Bill 25‑59) authorizing an intergovernmental cooperation agreement for school resource officers with Francis Howell R‑III School District (7‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved Ordinance No. 8145 (Bill 25‑60) authorizing the City Administrator to enter into a contract for Vision Benefit Services (7‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved Ordinance No. 8146 (Bill 25‑61) (details truncated in minutes) (7‑0, 1 absent)
• Approved re‑appointment of Jeffrey Peine to the Board of Adjustment (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from May 8, 2025 work session, May 8, 2025 regular meeting, and Jan 15, 2025 pre‑CIP & budget work session (all in favor)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen approved motions to remove several items from the May 22 work session agenda, including the FY26‑28 Employee Health Benefit Services Agreement recommendation, the ice‑cream truck sales discussion, the East‑West Gateway FEMA resolution, and the School Resource Officers agreement. It also moved the ice‑cream truck ordinance and the East‑West Gateway FEMA resolution to the June 26, 2025 agenda for further consideration.

• Removed FY26‑28 Employee Health Benefit Services Agreement Recommendation from agenda (all in favor)
• Removed Discussion / Ice Cream Trucks Conducting Sales from agenda (all in favor)
• Scheduled ice‑cream truck ordinance for June 26, 2025 agenda (all in favor)
• Removed Resolution/East‑West Gateway FEMA from agenda (all in favor)
• Scheduled East‑West Gateway FEMA resolution for June 26, 2025 agenda (all in favor)
• Removed School Resource Officers Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement from agenda (all in favor)

Parks, Recreation & Arts Advisory Board

The Parks, Recreation & Arts Advisory Board approved the March 18, 2025 meeting minutes as presented. The board approved a $500 allocation to purchase 1,000 copies of the historical brochure. The board adopted changes to focus groups, renaming the Golf Focus Group to Parks & Trails and the Arts Focus Group to Arts & Recreation, effective after the May 20 meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (as presented)
• Approved $500 allocation for 1,000 brochure copies (no objections)
• Renamed Golf Focus Group to Parks & Trails (effective after May 20)
• Renamed Arts Focus Group to Arts & Recreation (effective after May 20)

Senior Advisory Committee

The Senior Advisory Committee approved the March 20, 2025 minutes. A motion to send a small plant or flowers to Mary Evans was made, seconded, and carried. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 20, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved sending a plant/flowers to Mary Evans (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Board of Aldermen

The Board approved the minutes from the April 24 work session and regular meeting. A public hearing on rezoning petition RZ 25‑02 was held, but no members of the public spoke for or against it. The Board then unanimously adopted eight ordinances (Bills 25‑49 through 25‑56) covering land‑use changes, service contracts, engineering agreements, a police accreditation agreement, a utility easement, water‑line maintenance, and a construction easement.

• Approved Ordinance 8134 (Bill 25‑49) – land‑use amendment (8‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 8135 (Bill 25‑50) – blanket purchase order for hauling services (8‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 8136 (Bill 25‑51) – engineering services for Jungermann Road resurfacing (8‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 8137 (Bill 25‑52) – agreement with Missouri Police Chiefs’ Association for accreditation (8‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 8138 (Bill 25‑53) – permanent utility easement to Union Electric/Ameren (8‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 8139 (Bill 25‑54) – maintenance of dedicated water lines in Old Hickory Village (8‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 8140 (Bill 25‑55) – temporary construction easement for Barkwood Trails DR project (8‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 8141 (Bill 25‑56) – engineering services for Water Interconnect Booster Station project (8‑0)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen heard the City of St. Peters Police Department’s 2024 annual report, which included staffing changes, calls for service statistics, and record‑keeping updates. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded during this portion of the meeting.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved four temporary‑use permits for events and sales at Mid Rivers Mall, recommended a rezoning change to the Board of Aldermen, and approved three site‑plan applications. All motions passed unanimously with 11 votes in favor and none against.

• Approved temporary tent sale by Prestige Pools and Spas at Mid Rivers Mall (May 16‑26) – 11 AYES
• Approved temporary juice bar by Sugar Cane Juice Bar at 190 Mid Rivers Center – 11 AYES
• Approved temporary circus by Do Portugal Circus at Mid Rivers Mall (May 30‑June 8) – 11 AYES
• Approved temporary carnival by Fun Time Shows at Mid Rivers Mall (May 15‑26) – 11 AYES
• Recommended approval of rezoning RZ 25‑02 (C‑3 to CPD) to Board of Aldermen – 11 AYES
• Approved site plan for Outdoor Storage Lot north of Mexico Road – 11 AYES
• Approved site plan for Take 5 Oil Change on Jungermann Road – 11 AYES
• Approved site plan for Axium Plastics warehouse on Premier Parkway – 11 AYES

Veterans Memorial Commission

The commission did not approve the April 7, 2025 meeting minutes and tabled them for a future meeting. A motion to adjourn the May 5, 2025 meeting was passed unanimously.

• April 7, 2025 minutes: tabled (not approved)
• Adjourn meeting at 8:05 PM: approved unanimously (All in favor, none opposed)

Board of Aldermen

The Board elected Alderman Bateman as President and appointed Aldermanic representatives to city boards and commissions. Eight ordinances covering water services, pavement marking, theater use, audit services, a construction plat, and two temporary construction easements were all approved with a vote of 8‑0.

• Approved new Board President (Alderman Bateman) and Aldermanic Representative slate – 8 Yes, 0 No
• Approved Ordinance 8125 authorizing agreement with Evoqua Water Technologies – 8 Yes, 0 No
• Approved Ordinance 8126 authorizing contract with America’s Parking Remarking for 2025 pavement marking – 8 Yes, 0 No
• Approved Ordinance 8127 authorizing 3‑year agreement with ACT Two Theatre for City Hall Auditorium use – 8 Yes, 0 No
• Approved Ordinance 8128 amending Ordinance 7483 to permit a $120,000 audit services contract with Kerber Eck & Braeckel, LLC – 8 Yes, 0 No
• Approved Ordinance 8129 directing a construction plat for 1000 Lakeside Park Dr – 8 Yes, 0 No
• Approved Ordinance 8130 authorizing a temporary construction easement for the Barkwood Trails Dr reconstruction project – 8 Yes, 0 No
• Approved Ordinance 81371 authorizing a temporary construction easement for the Jungs Station Road resurfacing project – 8 Yes, 0 No

Board of Aldermen

The Board removed four recommendations from the work session agenda and voted to place each on the May 8, 2025 Board of Aldermen meeting agenda for further consideration. The items include the Police Department accreditation recommendation, the Missouri Blue Shield program designation, the General Hauling Services recommendation, and the Jungermann Road resurfacing engineering services recommendation.

• Removed Police Department accreditation recommendation from agenda (approved)
• Placed Police Department accreditation item on May 8 agenda (approved)
• Removed Missouri Blue Shield program designation from agenda (approved)
• Placed Missouri Blue Shield item on May 8 agenda (approved)
• Removed General Hauling Services recommendation from agenda (approved)
• Placed General Hauling Services item on May 8 agenda (approved)
• Removed Jungermann Road resurfacing engineering services recommendation from agenda (approved)
• Placed Jungermann Road resurfacing item on May 8 agenda (approved)

Board of Aldermen

The St. Peters Board of Aldermen approved eight separate ordinances, each passing with a 7‑yes, 0‑no vote and one alderman absent. The measures amend the municipal code on land use, authorize contracts for sidewalk replacement, a sanitary sewer study, equipment purchase, right‑of‑way acquisition, a temporary easement, record plats, and maintenance of a senior‑living facility. No other business was taken up.

• Approved Ordinance 8116 amending land‑use code (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 8117 authorizing sidewalk and curb replacement contract (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 8118 authorizing sanitary sewer evaluation study contract (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 8119 authorizing purchase of a track mini excavator (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 8120 authorizing right‑of‑way acquisition for Jungs Station Road resurfacing (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 8121 authorizing temporary construction easement for Barkwood Trails DR reconstruction (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 8122 approving record plat for Fairmount Grove (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 8123 approving record plat for Townhomes at Lienemann Park Plat Two (7‑0)

Board of Aldermen

The Board voted to remove the proposed slate of Aldermen assignments from the work session agenda. It then moved to place that same slate on the April 24, 2025 Board meeting agenda. Similar motions were approved to remove and then re‑schedule the Chemical Bioxide Purchase agreement, the 2025 Pavement Marking Program, and the Act Two Theatre Facilities Use Agreement for consideration at the April 24 meeting.

• Removed proposed slate of Aldermen assignments from agenda (approved)
• Placed proposed slate of Aldermen assignments on April 24 agenda (approved)
• Removed Chemical Bioxide Purchase agreement recommendation from agenda (approved)
• Placed Chemical Bioxide Purchase item on April 24 agenda (approved)
• Removed 2025 Pavement Marking Program from agenda (approved)
• Placed 2025 Pavement Marking Program on April 24 agenda (approved)
• Removed Act Two Theatre Facilities Use Agreement from agenda (approved)
• Placed Act Two Theatre Facilities Use Agreement on April 24 agenda (approved)

Veterans Memorial Commission

The Veterans Memorial Commission approved the March 2025 meeting minutes and extended the Hall of Honor application deadline to May 5, 2025. It approved one Hall of Honor applicant (Glen Barrett, Navy) and four Hometown Heroes applicants (Sam Shepard, Dennis Ward, Artis Larry, Kenneth Horton). Mayor Pagano approved the purchase of new branch flags, and the commission finalized the Memorial Day ceremony program and flag‑installation schedule.

• Approved March 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Jeff B., seconded by Victor P.)
• Extended Hall of Honor application deadline to May 5, 2025
• Approved Hall of Honor application for Glen Barrett – Navy (motion by Jeff B., seconded by Ed Connell, Jr.)
• Approved Hometown Heroes applications for Sam Shepard, Dennis Ward, Artis Larry, and Kenneth Horton (motion by Jeff B., seconded by Victor P.)
• Mayor Pagano approved purchase of new branch flags
• Finalized Memorial Day ceremony program and flag‑installation plan

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the March 5 minutes and recommended Title V code changes to the Board of Aldermen. It also approved a minor PUD amendment for The Station at St. Peters, record plats for Lienemann Park Plat Two and Fairmount Grove, and site plans for B Street Collision Repair and Central County Fire and Rescue. All actions were approved by a vote of 11‑0.

• Approved March 5, 2025 minutes (11-0)
• Recommended Title V code changes to Board of Aldermen (11-0)
• Approved minor PUD amendment for The Station at St. Peters (11-0)
• Approved Lienemann Park Plat Two record plat with contingencies (11-0)
• Approved Fairmount Grove record plat with contingencies (11-0)
• Approved B Street Collision Repair site plan with contingencies (11-0)
• Approved Central County Fire and Rescue headquarters site plan with contingency (11-0)

Board of Aldermen

The St. Peters Board of Aldermen approved the minutes from the March 13 meetings and then passed seven new ordinances. The ordinances address land‑use code changes, a bridge rehabilitation contract, a concrete slab replacement program, a road resurfacing easement, a modular store building, asphalt procurement, and a record plat for Birdie Hills Crossing. All seven votes were 7‑yes, 0‑no, with one alderman absent.

• Approved Ordinance 8107 (Bill No. 25‑22) – land‑use code amendments (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 8108 (Bill No. 25‑23) – contract for Mexico Road bridge rehabilitation (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 8109 (Bill No. 25‑24) – contract with M&H Concrete for 2025 slab replacement (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 8110 (Bill No. 25‑25) – easement and right‑of‑way for Jungs Station Road resurfacing (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 8111 (Bill No. 25‑26) – agreement for modular store at 370 Lakeside Park (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 8112 (Bill No. 25‑27) – purchase orders for asphaltic concrete materials (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 8113 (Bill No. 25‑28) – record plat for Birdie Hills Crossing (7‑0)
• Approved March 13 work session and regular meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board approved moving the concrete sidewalk and curb replacement program, valued at $732,129, to the April 10 agenda. It also approved placing the track mini‑excavator purchase and the sanitary sewer evaluation survey on the April 10 agenda. Several items, including the asphaltic concrete materials purchase and a resolution on municipal‑bond tax exemption, were removed from the March 27 agenda.

• Removed Asphaltic Concrete Materials Purchase Recommendation from agenda (all in favor)
• Removed Discussion/Resolution Opposing Legislation Ending Tax Exemption from Municipal Bonds from agenda (all in favor)
• Placed Concrete Sidewalk and Curb Replacement Program ($732,129) on April 10 agenda (all in favor)
• Removed Chapter 205 and Chapter 405 Proposed Code Amendments from agenda (all in favor)
• Placed Track Mini Excavator Purchase ($120,305) on April 10 agenda (all in favor)
• Removed FY25 Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Survey Recommendation from agenda (all in favor)
• Placed Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Survey contract ($143,964) on April 10 agenda (all in favor)
• Removed 370 Lakeside Park General Store Agreement Recommendation from agenda (all in favor)

Senior Advisory Committee

The committee ratified the January 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to host the 2025 Senior Fair at Water’s Edge on a Tuesday in October from 9 am to 12 pm. Members approved spending $500 of fair vendor fees for a Gold Level sponsorship of the 2025 St. Charles County Golden Games. The July 17, 2025 meeting was rescheduled to July 10, 2025 and the meeting was adjourned at 1:23 pm.

• Approved January 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved hosting 2025 Senior Fair at Water’s Edge, Tuesday in October, 9 am‑12 pm (unanimous)
• Approved $500 Gold Level sponsorship for 2025 St. Charles County Golden Games (unanimous)
• Agreed to move July 17, 2025 meeting to July 10, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment at 1:23 pm (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the February 19, 2025 meeting. It then approved Petition VAR 25-03, granting a variance that allows a 160-square-foot shed in the side yard of 1916 Pecan Tree Street. The board also unanimously adopted the related findings of fact and conclusions of law. No decision was recorded for Petition VAR 25-04 during this meeting.

• Approved February 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Petition VAR 25-03 variance for shed at 1916 Pecan Tree Street (5-0)
• Approved Findings of Fact for Petition VAR 25-03 (unanimous)
• Enacted Conclusions of Law for Petition VAR 25-03 (unanimous)